After criticising Centre over jute policy, BJP MP Arjun Singh shares dais with TMC MLA

KOLKATA: Days after criticising the Centre over its jute policy, BJP MP Arjun Singh was seen sharing dais with TMC MLA Somenath Shyam at a religious programme in his constituency Barrackpore on Wednesday.

Singh has been targeting the Centre, alleging that it was neglecting the jute industry of West Bengal. He had even threatened to hit the streets if the issue of jute price capping was not resolved.

Arujun Singh along with his son and Bhatpara BJP MLA Pawan Singh was seen together with Shyam, the TMC MLA from Jagatdal, at the religious programme.

Asked about it, Singh said there is no need for speculation as it was a social-religious programme.

"The temple trust invited me to participate in Kalash Yatra, so I came here. It has nothing to do with politics. There is no need for any speculation," Singh, the state BJP vice-president, said.

Shyam said he was not aware of who was walking beside him in the yatra or sharing the dais with him.

"I am not bothered about who was walking beside me or sharing the dais with me," he said.