Trinamool Congress nominates Saket Gokhale to Rajya Sabha; All you need to know
New Delhi: The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has announced its list of candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in West Bengal, and among them is Saket Gokhale, a prominent figure in the party. However, his nomination has stirred controversy due to his past activities and legal issues.
Saket Gokhale, an Indian Right to Information (RTI) activist and spokesperson of the TMC, joined the party in 2021. He has also worked as a correspondent for esteemed publications such as the Financial Times and the Hindustan Times, gaining recognition for his activism and involvement in various social and political issues. Gokhale has on various occasions made groundbreaking revelations through his RTIs.
However, Gokhale's profile is not without controversy. In December 2022, he was arrested over a tweet in which he allegedly posted misinformation about the 2022 Morbi bridge collapse. After obtaining bail from a metropolitan court in Ahmedabad, he was re-arrested on the same charges within a few hours. Ultimately, he was released on bail on December 10. In January 2023, Gokhale faced further legal trouble when he was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on allegations of money laundering.
Gokhale's nomination comes alongside other TMC candidates, including prominent party members Derek O'Brien, Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, and Dola Sen. O'Brien, serving as the TMC's leader in the Rajya Sabha since 2011, brings his vast experience to the table. Ray, who was first elected to the Upper House in 2012, holds the position of deputy chief whip. Sen, a seasoned leader and trade unionist, became an MP in 2017.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
