The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has made public its list of four candidates for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, emphasizing a unique blend of experience from various sectors including administration, law, and the entertainment industry. The selected candidates include Babul Supriyo, former DGP Rajeev Kumar, senior advocate Menka Guruswamy, and Bengali film actress Koel Mallik. The party's official statement congratulated all the nominees and expressed hope that they would uphold TMC's legacy of struggle and defend the rights and dignity of every Indian.

Rajeev Kumar, one of the prominent nominees, recently retired as the Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal and is known to be a close aide of Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee. His role in various sensitive cases during his tenure has been noteworthy, and his transition into active politics is considered significant. The TMC views his nomination as a strength, tapping into his administrative experience and connections.

Koel Mallik’s nomination represents the party's strategy to include popular personalities from the film industry, reflecting a broader outreach to the electorate. The inclusion of such candidates is seen as a move to attract diverse voter segments, marrying politics with a certain glamor appeal. This blend of experienced bureaucrats, legal experts, and entertainment figures signifies TMC’s commitment to a dynamic approach in the Rajya Sabha elections, aiming to bring a representative voice to the upper house from various societal sectors.