When and how did Sayani Ghosh enter politics? Why did Sayani Ghosh join TMC? Why did Mamata Banerjee express confidence in Sayani Ghosh? How did Sayani Ghosh’s political journey begin? Sayani Ghosh became MP from which seat in 2024?
Who is Saayoni Ghosh: Sayani Ghosh is one such name in Bengal politics, who has established herself from an actress to a national level leader in a very short time. His journey from the world of acting to politics has been quite interesting. Sayani Ghosh, who was once counted among the most trusted leaders of Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, is now in the news for rebellion from the party.
Acting career started at a young age
Sayani Ghosh started her career at a very young age. In the year 2010, he entered the Bengali film industry at the age of just 17. After this, she worked continuously in TV and films and gradually became a well-known face of the cultural world of Bengal. His popularity was not limited only to the entertainment world, but he also became well known among people associated with social and cultural activities.
Got recognition from Bengali cinema and theater
In the year 2011, Sayani Ghosh played a small but important role in the Bengali film ‘Shatru’. This film proved to be a major turning point in his career. After this film, he started getting recognition in Bengali cinema. Apart from films, he also worked actively in theatre. Through theatre, he also created his own identity among people associated with social issues and cultural movements.
Entry into politics: How to win Mamata Banerjee’s trust?
After being active in the world of acting for almost a decade, Sayani Ghosh entered politics. Before the 2021 assembly elections, Trinamool Congress needed a young and popular female face. Sayani Ghosh was considered suitable for the role as she was already well known throughout Bengal. For this reason, in February 2021, Mamata Banerjee included him in Trinamool Congress. As soon as he joined the party, he started getting important responsibilities.
Defeat in 2021 assembly elections
After joining TMC, the party made Sayani Ghosh its candidate from Asansol assembly seat. However, he had to face defeat in the elections against BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul. Despite this, the party leadership continued to trust him and his political role continued to grow.
Political stature increased after arrest in Tripura
Sayani Ghosh came into the national spotlight during the Tripura local body elections in 2021. It is said that he raised the slogan “Khela Hobe” while passing by a BJP meeting. After this a case was registered against him and he was arrested. However, this controversy did not prove detrimental to his political career. On the contrary, after this incident he gained more confidence from the Trinamool Congress leadership.
Mamta Banerjee handed over big responsibility
Sayani Ghosh’s political activism increased further after the Tripura episode. In the year 2023, Mamata Banerjee appointed him the President of the youth wing of Trinamool Congress. This was considered a sign of his rising stature within the party. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), which is investigating the alleged recruitment scam of West Bengal, interrogated him for about ten hours. After this she once again came into the center of discussion.
Became MP in 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Seeing Sayani Ghosh’s aggressive political stance and growing influence in the party, Trinamool Congress made him its candidate from Jadavpur seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. She won the election and became a Lok Sabha MP for the first time. After this, he started being recognized among the young and influential leaders of Bengal.
Identified as a leader close to Mamata Banerjee
In the last five years, Sayani Ghosh included himself among the leaders close to Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee. She has often been mentioning Mamata Banerjee in her speeches. On many occasions she said that she considers Mamata Banerjee as her political idol. A glimpse of Mamata Banerjee has also been visible in Sayani Ghosh’s working style and public image. She was seen many times in political programs wearing a saree and simple slippers like Mamta.