KOLKATA: Two-time BJP Lok Sabha member from Darjeeling constituency in North Bengal, Raju Bista on Saturday claimed there was a necessity for holding the forthcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal under President’s Rule.
He also said that he would speak to President Droupadi Murmu about the possibilities on this count, at the first opportunity.
Bista said this while speaking to media persons on the sidelines of the 9th International Santal Conference being organised by the International Santal Council at Gossaipur in Darjeeling district, where the main speaker was the President.
“I wish to update the President on the current law and order situation in West Bengal and thereafter request her to mull the possibilities of getting the Assembly election in West Bengal being held under President’s Rule, ” Bista said.