"Salute to Mamata, she called me a BJP MP and left no confusion": Arjun Singh

• Arjun Singh expresses gratitude to Mamata Banerjee for acknowledging him as a BJP MP and predicting his return to the BJP
• BJP Headquarters affirms Amit Shah's authority in deciding Arjun Singh's status, dismissing the notion of his rejoining as he's already a member
• Insider sources suggest that Singh's name may be confirmed in the third list of BJP candidates if not included in the second list

Arjun Singh, amidst ongoing political speculation, expressed gratitude to Mamata Banerjee for acknowledging him as a BJP Member of Parliament. Singh told 'Salute to Mamata didi, she called me a BJP MP and removed any doubt among people and party'.

Asserting his stance, Singh highlighted his track record of never engaging in political transitions without proper authorization, likening it to not boarding a train without a ticket.'This is my track record of never boarding a train without a ticket' he added.

However, BJP Headquarters indicated that the final decision regarding Arjun Singh's status lies with Amit Shah. While Singh is already a member of the BJP, the party dismissed the notion of his rejoining, stating that it's not applicable as he's already within the party's ranks. Amidst uncertainties, insider sources hinted at Singh's name being confirmed in the third list if omitted from the second list of BJP candidates.