
Asian Games gold medallist and heptathlete Swapna Barman joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of West Bengal's assembly elections. Inspired by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership and welfare initiatives, Barman sees the party as a platform to serve people. Party leaders, including Bratya Basu and Chandrima Bhattacharya, welcomed her, highlighting her sporting achievements and journey from North Bengal's Rajbongshi community to international success.
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