Kolkata, 7/3: Popular actor Mithun Chakraborty joined BJP at Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata on Sunday amid ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ and ‘Jai Shri Ram’ chants. The participation of the actor in Prime Minister Modi’s rally has generated considerable buzz among BJP supporters. A huge crowd gathered to witness BJP’s rally.
Mithun was once considered close to the CPI(M) and was Rajya Sabha MP for the TMC for a few years.
#WATCH Actor Mithun Chakraborty joins Bharatiya Janata Party at PM's rally in Kolkata#WestBengalElection2021 pic.twitter.com/MGzGH7sSaf
— ANI (@ANI) March 7, 2021
Bengal election will take place in 8 phases, starting from April 2. A close fight between Mamata Banerjee-led TMC and BJP is expected in the polls. The counting of votes shall begin on May 2.