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Last Updated:<\/span>November 17, 2025, 19:06 IST<\/time><\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha praised Nitish Kumar after NDA’s Bihar win, surprising Trinamool Congress. TMC called it his personal view as BJP claimed it exposed rifts within the party.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following the electoral success of the BJP-led NDA in Bihar<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWith the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registering a landslide victory in the Bihar assembly elections, Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s praise for JD(U)\u2019s Nitish Kumar has raised eyebrows within the Mamata Banerjee-led party.<\/p>\nAfter the BJP-led alliance swept the Bihar assembly polls, the veteran actor praised the JD(U) leader and congratulated the people and parties around him. His statement singing paeans to the Kumar brought a surprise in political circles, as his party said it was the personal opinion of the actor-turned-politician who hailed from Bihar.<\/p>\n\u201cCongratulations! To the people of our Bihar for getting the government they deserve, voted for & the leadership of the most admired, gentleman politician, Nitesh Kumar for being Bihar\u2019s longest-serving, trusted, tried, tested & successful CM. He seems to have lived up to people\u2019s expectations. Kudos to all the people\/parties around him. God Bless & congratulations to all. Jai Bihar! Jai Hind!” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n\n\nCongratulations! To the people of our Bihar for getting the Govt they deserve, voted for & the leadership of the most admired, gentleman politician, @NiteshKumar<\/a> for being Bihar\u2019s longest-serving, trusted, tried, tested & successful CM. He seems to have lived upto people\u2019s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/DgbNFzfIRA<\/a>\u2014 Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe also shared several photographs featuring the two in the post. He also tagged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and leaders from other parties in the INDIA alliance.<\/p>\nTMC\u2019s Response To Sinha\u2019s Post<\/strong><\/h3>\nSpeaking to the media, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, \u201cI have no comments in this regard, but I do not agree to such things is all I will say.”<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal | On TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha congratulating Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in a tweet after the Bihar election results, TMC MP Saugata Roy says, \u201cI will not speak on this. I do not agree. That\u2019s all.”On PM Narendra Modi\u2019s statement, he says, \u201cNo\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ohTMWWu50z<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nTMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya told PTI that Sinha\u2019s Bihar connection may have prompted him to come up with such a comment.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the party will talk to him to ascertain why he said so. What he said is entirely his personal opinion and not the view of TMC,” said Bhattacharya, also the IT cell head of the party.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe At TMC<\/strong><\/h3>\nBJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul claimed Sinha has exposed the rift within the TMC and his disenchantment with the top party leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s move to bring Sinha from outside the state and someone not belonging to Asansol seems to have backfired as he had failed to deliver as an MP from the seat,” she claimed.<\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha\u2019s Political Career<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn his political career, Sinha changed various parties. He was a Rajya Sabha member between 1996 and 2008, during which he was a Union Minister under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was elected on BJP ticket from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat in 2009.<\/p>\nTen years later, he joined the Congress, and in 2022, he again went to Lok Sabha on TMC ticket in a by-election from West Bengal\u2019s Asansol. He was re-elected from that seat in 2024.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Sinha\u2019s remarks have been at odds with the Trinamool Congress. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee\u2019s instructions about respecting personal food choices and cultural practices, Sinha has expressed reservations about non-vegetarian food. In February, he made comments criticising the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, praised the Uttarakhand government\u2019s Uniform Civil Code, and called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 17, 2025, 19:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s Praise For NDA\u2019s Bihar Triumph Raises Eyebrows<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Shatrughan Sinha praised Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar following the electoral success of the BJP-led NDA in Bihar<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
With the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) registering a landslide victory in the Bihar assembly elections, Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s praise for JD(U)\u2019s Nitish Kumar has raised eyebrows within the Mamata Banerjee-led party.<\/p>\n
After the BJP-led alliance swept the Bihar assembly polls, the veteran actor praised the JD(U) leader and congratulated the people and parties around him. His statement singing paeans to the Kumar brought a surprise in political circles, as his party said it was the personal opinion of the actor-turned-politician who hailed from Bihar.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongratulations! To the people of our Bihar for getting the government they deserve, voted for & the leadership of the most admired, gentleman politician, Nitesh Kumar for being Bihar\u2019s longest-serving, trusted, tried, tested & successful CM. He seems to have lived up to people\u2019s expectations. Kudos to all the people\/parties around him. God Bless & congratulations to all. Jai Bihar! Jai Hind!” he said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
\nCongratulations! To the people of our Bihar for getting the Govt they deserve, voted for & the leadership of the most admired, gentleman politician, @NiteshKumar<\/a> for being Bihar\u2019s longest-serving, trusted, tried, tested & successful CM. He seems to have lived upto people\u2019s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/DgbNFzfIRA<\/a>\u2014 Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe also shared several photographs featuring the two in the post. He also tagged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and leaders from other parties in the INDIA alliance.<\/p>\nTMC\u2019s Response To Sinha\u2019s Post<\/strong><\/h3>\nSpeaking to the media, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, \u201cI have no comments in this regard, but I do not agree to such things is all I will say.”<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal | On TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha congratulating Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in a tweet after the Bihar election results, TMC MP Saugata Roy says, \u201cI will not speak on this. I do not agree. That\u2019s all.”On PM Narendra Modi\u2019s statement, he says, \u201cNo\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ohTMWWu50z<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nTMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya told PTI that Sinha\u2019s Bihar connection may have prompted him to come up with such a comment.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the party will talk to him to ascertain why he said so. What he said is entirely his personal opinion and not the view of TMC,” said Bhattacharya, also the IT cell head of the party.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe At TMC<\/strong><\/h3>\nBJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul claimed Sinha has exposed the rift within the TMC and his disenchantment with the top party leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s move to bring Sinha from outside the state and someone not belonging to Asansol seems to have backfired as he had failed to deliver as an MP from the seat,” she claimed.<\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha\u2019s Political Career<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn his political career, Sinha changed various parties. He was a Rajya Sabha member between 1996 and 2008, during which he was a Union Minister under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was elected on BJP ticket from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat in 2009.<\/p>\nTen years later, he joined the Congress, and in 2022, he again went to Lok Sabha on TMC ticket in a by-election from West Bengal\u2019s Asansol. He was re-elected from that seat in 2024.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Sinha\u2019s remarks have been at odds with the Trinamool Congress. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee\u2019s instructions about respecting personal food choices and cultural practices, Sinha has expressed reservations about non-vegetarian food. In February, he made comments criticising the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, praised the Uttarakhand government\u2019s Uniform Civil Code, and called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 17, 2025, 19:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s Praise For NDA\u2019s Bihar Triumph Raises Eyebrows<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Congratulations! To the people of our Bihar for getting the Govt they deserve, voted for & the leadership of the most admired, gentleman politician, @NiteshKumar<\/a> for being Bihar\u2019s longest-serving, trusted, tried, tested & successful CM. He seems to have lived upto people\u2019s\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/DgbNFzfIRA<\/a>\u2014 Shatrughan Sinha (@ShatruganSinha) November 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nHe also shared several photographs featuring the two in the post. He also tagged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and leaders from other parties in the INDIA alliance.<\/p>\nTMC\u2019s Response To Sinha\u2019s Post<\/strong><\/h3>\nSpeaking to the media, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, \u201cI have no comments in this regard, but I do not agree to such things is all I will say.”<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal | On TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha congratulating Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in a tweet after the Bihar election results, TMC MP Saugata Roy says, \u201cI will not speak on this. I do not agree. That\u2019s all.”On PM Narendra Modi\u2019s statement, he says, \u201cNo\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ohTMWWu50z<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nTMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya told PTI that Sinha\u2019s Bihar connection may have prompted him to come up with such a comment.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the party will talk to him to ascertain why he said so. What he said is entirely his personal opinion and not the view of TMC,” said Bhattacharya, also the IT cell head of the party.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe At TMC<\/strong><\/h3>\nBJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul claimed Sinha has exposed the rift within the TMC and his disenchantment with the top party leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s move to bring Sinha from outside the state and someone not belonging to Asansol seems to have backfired as he had failed to deliver as an MP from the seat,” she claimed.<\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha\u2019s Political Career<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn his political career, Sinha changed various parties. He was a Rajya Sabha member between 1996 and 2008, during which he was a Union Minister under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was elected on BJP ticket from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat in 2009.<\/p>\nTen years later, he joined the Congress, and in 2022, he again went to Lok Sabha on TMC ticket in a by-election from West Bengal\u2019s Asansol. He was re-elected from that seat in 2024.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Sinha\u2019s remarks have been at odds with the Trinamool Congress. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee\u2019s instructions about respecting personal food choices and cultural practices, Sinha has expressed reservations about non-vegetarian food. In February, he made comments criticising the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, praised the Uttarakhand government\u2019s Uniform Civil Code, and called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 17, 2025, 19:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s Praise For NDA\u2019s Bihar Triumph Raises Eyebrows<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
He also shared several photographs featuring the two in the post. He also tagged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and leaders from other parties in the INDIA alliance.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the media, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, \u201cI have no comments in this regard, but I do not agree to such things is all I will say.”<\/p>\n
\n#WATCH<\/a> | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal | On TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha congratulating Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in a tweet after the Bihar election results, TMC MP Saugata Roy says, \u201cI will not speak on this. I do not agree. That\u2019s all.”On PM Narendra Modi\u2019s statement, he says, \u201cNo\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ohTMWWu50z<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nTMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya told PTI that Sinha\u2019s Bihar connection may have prompted him to come up with such a comment.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the party will talk to him to ascertain why he said so. What he said is entirely his personal opinion and not the view of TMC,” said Bhattacharya, also the IT cell head of the party.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe At TMC<\/strong><\/h3>\nBJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul claimed Sinha has exposed the rift within the TMC and his disenchantment with the top party leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s move to bring Sinha from outside the state and someone not belonging to Asansol seems to have backfired as he had failed to deliver as an MP from the seat,” she claimed.<\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha\u2019s Political Career<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn his political career, Sinha changed various parties. He was a Rajya Sabha member between 1996 and 2008, during which he was a Union Minister under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was elected on BJP ticket from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat in 2009.<\/p>\nTen years later, he joined the Congress, and in 2022, he again went to Lok Sabha on TMC ticket in a by-election from West Bengal\u2019s Asansol. He was re-elected from that seat in 2024.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Sinha\u2019s remarks have been at odds with the Trinamool Congress. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee\u2019s instructions about respecting personal food choices and cultural practices, Sinha has expressed reservations about non-vegetarian food. In February, he made comments criticising the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, praised the Uttarakhand government\u2019s Uniform Civil Code, and called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 17, 2025, 19:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s Praise For NDA\u2019s Bihar Triumph Raises Eyebrows<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
#WATCH<\/a> | North 24 Parganas, West Bengal | On TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha congratulating Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in a tweet after the Bihar election results, TMC MP Saugata Roy says, \u201cI will not speak on this. I do not agree. That\u2019s all.”On PM Narendra Modi\u2019s statement, he says, \u201cNo\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/ohTMWWu50z<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nTMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya told PTI that Sinha\u2019s Bihar connection may have prompted him to come up with such a comment.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the party will talk to him to ascertain why he said so. What he said is entirely his personal opinion and not the view of TMC,” said Bhattacharya, also the IT cell head of the party.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe At TMC<\/strong><\/h3>\nBJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul claimed Sinha has exposed the rift within the TMC and his disenchantment with the top party leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s move to bring Sinha from outside the state and someone not belonging to Asansol seems to have backfired as he had failed to deliver as an MP from the seat,” she claimed.<\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha\u2019s Political Career<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn his political career, Sinha changed various parties. He was a Rajya Sabha member between 1996 and 2008, during which he was a Union Minister under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was elected on BJP ticket from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat in 2009.<\/p>\nTen years later, he joined the Congress, and in 2022, he again went to Lok Sabha on TMC ticket in a by-election from West Bengal\u2019s Asansol. He was re-elected from that seat in 2024.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Sinha\u2019s remarks have been at odds with the Trinamool Congress. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee\u2019s instructions about respecting personal food choices and cultural practices, Sinha has expressed reservations about non-vegetarian food. In February, he made comments criticising the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, praised the Uttarakhand government\u2019s Uniform Civil Code, and called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 17, 2025, 19:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s Praise For NDA\u2019s Bihar Triumph Raises Eyebrows<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u2014 ANI (@ANI) November 16, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nTMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya told PTI that Sinha\u2019s Bihar connection may have prompted him to come up with such a comment.<\/p>\n\u201cHowever, the party will talk to him to ascertain why he said so. What he said is entirely his personal opinion and not the view of TMC,” said Bhattacharya, also the IT cell head of the party.<\/p>\nBJP Takes Jibe At TMC<\/strong><\/h3>\nBJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul claimed Sinha has exposed the rift within the TMC and his disenchantment with the top party leadership.<\/p>\n\u201cTMC\u2019s move to bring Sinha from outside the state and someone not belonging to Asansol seems to have backfired as he had failed to deliver as an MP from the seat,” she claimed.<\/p>\nShatrughan Sinha\u2019s Political Career<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn his political career, Sinha changed various parties. He was a Rajya Sabha member between 1996 and 2008, during which he was a Union Minister under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was elected on BJP ticket from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat in 2009.<\/p>\nTen years later, he joined the Congress, and in 2022, he again went to Lok Sabha on TMC ticket in a by-election from West Bengal\u2019s Asansol. He was re-elected from that seat in 2024.<\/p>\nThis is not the first time Sinha\u2019s remarks have been at odds with the Trinamool Congress. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee\u2019s instructions about respecting personal food choices and cultural practices, Sinha has expressed reservations about non-vegetarian food. In February, he made comments criticising the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, praised the Uttarakhand government\u2019s Uniform Civil Code, and called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta<\/a><\/p>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nShobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nNovember 17, 2025, 19:06 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha\u2019s Praise For NDA\u2019s Bihar Triumph Raises Eyebrows<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
TMC spokesperson Debangshu Bhattacharya told PTI that Sinha\u2019s Bihar connection may have prompted him to come up with such a comment.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, the party will talk to him to ascertain why he said so. What he said is entirely his personal opinion and not the view of TMC,” said Bhattacharya, also the IT cell head of the party.<\/p>\n
BJP MLA from Asansol South Agnimitra Paul claimed Sinha has exposed the rift within the TMC and his disenchantment with the top party leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cTMC\u2019s move to bring Sinha from outside the state and someone not belonging to Asansol seems to have backfired as he had failed to deliver as an MP from the seat,” she claimed.<\/p>\n
In his political career, Sinha changed various parties. He was a Rajya Sabha member between 1996 and 2008, during which he was a Union Minister under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was elected on BJP ticket from Patna Sahib Lok Sabha seat in 2009.<\/p>\n
Ten years later, he joined the Congress, and in 2022, he again went to Lok Sabha on TMC ticket in a by-election from West Bengal\u2019s Asansol. He was re-elected from that seat in 2024.<\/p>\n
This is not the first time Sinha\u2019s remarks have been at odds with the Trinamool Congress. Despite Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee\u2019s instructions about respecting personal food choices and cultural practices, Sinha has expressed reservations about non-vegetarian food. In February, he made comments criticising the consumption of non-vegetarian dishes, praised the Uttarakhand government\u2019s Uniform Civil Code, and called for a nationwide ban on cow slaughter and non-vegetarian food.<\/p>\n
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