The recent entry of four Trinamool MLAs has sparked unrest in the the BJP’s Bengal unit. The efforts to poach Trinamool MLAs indiscriminately has been criticised within the BJP. Many senior BJP leaders and activists have in particular questioned the induction of Manirul Islam, a Trinamool MLA. The first to raise the alarm against Mr. Islam’s induction was Rantidev Sengupta, known for his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and its chief Mohan Bhagwat. Meanwhile, a section of the BJP’s Birbhum committee said they would not accept Mr. Islam’s induction.

Source: The Hindu June 02, 2019 15:45 UTC