Not even three months have passed since Biswas was elected as a Left Front supported Congress candidate in the bypolls for the minority-dominated Sagardighi Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district that he chose to shift to the ruling party.
Till recently, only the state Congress unit, especially its president and veteran Lok Sabha member Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, had been vocal against the Trinamul Congress on this issue though he did not get backing from his party's central leadership.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der June 05, 2023-Ausgabe von The Statesman.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der June 05, 2023-Ausgabe von The Statesman.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
Pakistan's star all-rounder Imad Wasim retires from international cricket, again
Nine months after reversing his decision to make himself available for the ICC T20 World Cup in June 2024, Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim on Friday announced his retirement from international cricket.
'He is on the way to being one of those greats': Ponting heaps praise on Travis Head
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting likened Travis Head's batting performances to that of his ex-teammate and the legendary wicketkeeper-batter Adam Gilchrist, and believes that the 30-year-old explosive southpaw has the makings to be one of those greats.
Carlsen lauds Gukesh, says won't challenge youngest champion's World title
Former World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has confirmed that he has no intention of challenging newly crowned champion Gukesh D in the future.
BGT: India, Australia Continue tussle for supremacy at Gabba
Indians look to bounce back from Adelaide defeat while hosts eye series lead
India captain Harmanpreet Singh eyes Hockey World Cup title
Harmanpreet Singh, captain of the Indian hockey team, has a clear vision for the future: winning the World Cup.
ISL: Table-toppers Mohun Bagan face Kerala Blasters, aim to extend lead
Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant will aim to hold on to the numero uno position at the top of the Indian Super League (ISL) points table when they face Kerala Blasters FC at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday.
Legacy and evolution of Sattriya dance celebrated
The 16th Rasheswar Saikia Barbayan Sattriya Dance Award and the 56th Annual Festival of Dance were held recently in Guwahati by Sangeet Sattra in honour of its founder principal, Adhyapak Rasheswar Saikia himself, and were a rich fare.
Sandhya Purecha: A visionary at the crossroads of tradition and transformation
Sandhya Purecha, an eminent Bharatanatyam dancer, scholar, and cultural leader, has long been celebrated for her pioneering contributions to the arts. Currently serving as the chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi and the W20 of G20 India, she is steering Indian culture onto a global stage with unprecedented vigor. In this exclusive interview, Purecha reflects on her artistic journey, the evolving landscape of Indian performing arts, and her vision for cultural diplomacy.
Party with a purpose
The eagerly anticipated winter carnival at GD Birla Centre for Education in Kolkata has always been a celebration known for its perfect balance of purpose and festivity.
PM dubs next year's Maha Kumbh a 'mahayagya of unity'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dubbed next year's Maha Kumbh as a \"mahayagya of unity\" which would take the spiritual and cultural identity of India to new peaks.
