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Members of the Bharatiya Janata Party\u2019s mahila morcha (women\u2019s wing) could soon be wearing a uniform designed by fashion designer-turned BJP leader Agnimitra Paul. <\/p>\n
\u201cUniforms have a special importance. It helps bring uniformity and do away with the differences. That\u2019s why we see children in schools and our defence personnel wear uniforms. On special occasions, corporate employees also wear a uniform,\u201d said Paul, who is also the president of the party\u2019s mahila morcha in the state.<\/p>\n
Two types of sarees have been designed. While one has orange and black colours with an off-white base, another has orange and green colours with off-white in the background. The positions of the lotus are also different in both variants. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt is not mandatory for the members to wear the uniform-saree. Any morcha member wanting to wear it, can buy it. It is extremely low priced and will be produced by an NGO. You can\u2019t get a cotton saree priced under Rs 500 in the market. The uniform would cost only Rs 275,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n
Also Read:\u2009Covid-19: West Bengal observing complete lockdown today <\/a><\/p>\n The Trinamool Congress took a jibe at the party\u2019s move saying it won\u2019t help in the coming state assembly elections. <\/p>\n \u201cBeing a fashion designer, she has little to offer to the party. So she is doing what she does best. But it won\u2019t help the BJP in anyways,\u201d said Tapas Roy, Trinamool Congress spokesperson and minister. <\/p>\n \u201cBJP has roped in some personalities who have no experience in politics. People like this start a business to get the most out of the party,\u201d said Amitabha Chakraborty, a senior Congress leader. <\/p>\n