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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nFilmmaker-turned-politician Raj Chakraborty<\/a> on Thursday announced his decision to quit active politics, days after the TMC<\/a> candidate lost to BJP<\/a>‘s Kaustav Bagchi in the West Bengal assembly elections from Barrackpore.Chakraborty, who had won the Barrackpore seat in 2021, lost the constituency this time to Bagchi by 15,822 votes.In a statement on social media, Chakraborty said his political journey has now come to an end.“Whenever I have been given any responsibility in life, I have tried to fulfil it with sincerity and dedication. As a director, I have always tried to entertain people through my films.“In 2021, I stepped into politics and was given the opportunity to serve as an MLA. For the past five years, I tried to carry out my responsibilities in the same capacity. That chapter ends in 2026, and with it, my political journey also comes to a close,” he said in a post on X in Bengali.He also expressed hope that West Bengal would progress under the BJP government.“The people of Bengal have given their mandate and a new government will take oath on May 9. I hope the state moves forward on the path of development,” Chakraborty added.His wife and actor Subhashree Ganguly expressed support for him in a post on social media, describing him as a “superhero” despite the political setback.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n