Startup Netas

Name: Startup Netas
Uploaded: 2024-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
Description: In this PM Modi vs Opposition general election many people are surprised at the number of new names and faces in the fray. Why are political parties ditching heavyweights in favour of fresh candidates? News9 Plus hit the campaign trail with some of these newbies in a special series on first-time politicians.

2024 • 1 Season • National

Political

In this PM Modi vs Opposition general election many people are surprised at the number of new names and faces in the fray. Why are political parties ditching heavyweights in favour of fresh candidates? News9 Plus hit the campaign trail with some of these newbies in a special series on first-time politicians.

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Season 1

Two debutant politicians have spiced up the election in West Bengal's Baharampur. Former cricketer Yusuf Pathan and a popular surgeon Nirmal Kumar Saha are hopeful of making an impact and winning the seat. Both are taking on each other and five-time sitting MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Can they hit the ball out of the park?

Ace lawyer Ujjwal Nikam, the former special public prosecutor, who ensured Ajmal Kasab’s hanging, has now donned the political hat. He is contesting the Lok Sabha elections from the Mumbai North Central constituency. Can he argue his case successfully in the people's court?

Abhijit Ganguly, the BJP's Tamluk candidate and a former judge of the Calcutta High Court, sparked controversy after a purported video of him making disparaging comments against Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee surfaced. Can he help the BJP open its account in the constituency?

The BJP has fielded the King of Mysore in the electoral fray. Learn how Yadvuveer Krishnadutt Wadiyar plans to tackle contemporary political challenges, balance tradition with progress, and bring fresh leadership to his constituency.