Actress Mimi Chakraborty has resigned from her MP position and tendered her resignation to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Following this development, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has released a roster of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in 2024.
In the wake of Mimi Chakraborty’s departure, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has nominated actress Saayoni Ghosh as her successor. Saayoni, known for her work in the entertainment industry, will now stand for election in Jadavpur, West Bengal.
Like Mimi, Saayoni has transitioned from acting to politics. Her active involvement with the TMC led to her appointment as the president of the party’s Youth Wing.
Who is Saayoni Ghosh?
Saayoni Ghosh is an Indian-Bengali actress, singer, and politician. She was born on January 27, 1993, in Kolkata, West Bengal. Saayoni is the daughter of Samar Ghosh and Sudipa Ghosh.
Saayoni embarked on her acting journey in 2010, marking her debut in the Bengali telefilm “Ichhe Dana” and subsequently appearing in her first film, “Notobor Not Out.” Beyond acting, she has emerged as a prominent figure within the Trinamool Congress, serving as both an active worker and the president of its youth wing.
Having entered the political arena, Saayoni Ghosh is no stranger to electoral contests. In the 2021 West Bengal Vidhan Sabha election, she contested from the Asansol South constituency. Despite her efforts, she faced defeat to her rival BJP candidate, Agnimitra Paul, by a margin of 4480 votes. This marks her second foray into electoral politics.
Saayoni Ghosh’s Controversial Remark
On February 18, 2015, the actress posted a tweet featuring an image where a female character was depicted placing a condom over the sacred Hindu symbol of a Shivling. In her tweet, she remarked, “God couldn’t have been more useful.” This controversial post, which denigrated Hindu culture, coincided with the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, observed on February 17 of that year.
Following the incident, Saayoni Ghosh issued an apology and claimed that her account had been compromised. Despite being a part of the film industry since 2010, she mistakenly assumed that netizens would believe her assertion that the offensive post was the result of hacking.
Describing her tweet as ‘obnoxious,’ she stated, “Dear all, I have been made aware of a post from 2015 that is highly objectionable. Just to clarify, I joined Twitter in 2010, but after a short period of activity, I lost interest in continuing. However, the account remained active.”
Saayoni Ghosh FAQs
A. Saayoni Ghosh is a Bengali actress and politician from Kolkata.
A. Saayoni Ghosh is a Bengali Hindu.
A. No! Saayoni Ghosh isn’t married yet.
A. Saayono Ghosh Instagram ID is @saayonigh
A. Yes! Saayoni Ghosh is contesting the election from TMC in Jadavpur.