‘Deeply religious’ Vijay Upadhyay is Trinamool’s ‘surprise pick’ in trading hub Jorasanko
Trinamool strategically fields two-time councillor Vijay Upadhyay from Jorasanko, replacing sitting MLA Vivek Gupta. Leaders believe Upadhyay's community acceptance and religious but moderate image can counter BJP's gains among traders and Hindi-speaking voters. He aims to bridge communities and assures the influential business base of safety, predicting a significant win for Trinamool.
