Shatrughan Sinha vouches support for Mamata Banerjee amid allegations of joining rebel group of TMC

Amidst speculation that he will join the rebel group of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Lok Sabha MP Shatrughan Sinha has released a statement vouching his support for former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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“I want to state clearly that Mamata ji stood by me during my difficult times, and today, in her difficult phase, I cannot abandon her,” said Mr. Sinha.

He stated that there were rumors circulating about him claiming that he had joined the rebel group. Mr. Sinha has said that these claims are unfounded.

Mr. Sinha said that Ms. Banerjee had supported him when he was going through a difficult phase after losing the Patna election in 2019. “When I was going through a difficult phase after losing the Patna election in 2019, very few people stood by me. Mamata Banerjee was among the few who supported and encouraged me,” he added.

He expressed his gratitude towards Ms. Banerjee, the Trinamool Congress and also the people of Asansol and West Bengal. He reiterated that he has worked for all the people of Bengal and would continue to do so.

“My principle is very clear: when Mamata ji stood by me in my difficult times, it is now my duty to stand by her in this moment as well,” said Mr. Sinha.