What ‘Kaaj Korte Parchi Na’ Means
Now, the question is, why do these leaders defect? Did they genuinely realise, coincidentally just two months before the elections, that kaaj ta aar just kora jacche na? Or even better question, er aage emon ki kaaj korchilen?
One possible reason for defection, therefore, is better stature at the new party- in this case, the BJP.
Do Defections Help Electoral Numbers?
This bring us to the next question, which is, can a leader, no matter how popular, hold the same amount of sway when they move from one party to another?
Case in point- Former Trinamool honcho Suvendu Adhikari, known to be a strongman in Medinipur and adjoining districts. Suvendu’s defection to the BJP, even by the Trinamool’s own estimates, will turn some seats towards the BJP, even if it is to the tune of 8-10 seats.
On the other hand, someone like a Baishali Dalmiya, former Trinamool MLA from Bally, who joined the BJP in Delhi, after being ferried there by a special chartered plane, may…