Abhijit Gangopadhyay, former judge of the Calcutta High Court, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aiming to prevent the return of a “corrupt political party” in the 2026 State elections, targeting the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Welcomed by BJP leaders, Gangopadhyay pledged commitment to the party and expressed willingness to undertake any responsibilities assigned. His tenure as a judge involved cases related to corruption in State-run school recruitment, leading to CBI investigations. TMC leaders raised concerns of political bias in his rulings, amid speculations of his candidacy in State Lok Sabha polls.