Babul Supriyo, the Indian playback singer turned politician, has had a journey marked by shifts in political affiliations and reflections on the nature of politics itself. His career, which began in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), saw him become a Union Minister before he eventually switched to the Trinamool Congress (TMC). This transition has been punctuated by moments of disillusionment, controversies, and a candid assessment of the political landscape.

Supriyo's initial foray into politics was with the BJP, where he quickly rose to prominence. Inspired by Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Narendra Modi, he contested and won the Asansol seat in West Bengal in the 2014 general election. This victory led to his inclusion in Modi's government as the Union Minister of State for Urban Development, and Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation, making him the youngest minister at the time. In May 2019, he became Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

However, Supriyo's journey in the BJP was not without its challenges. Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, he expressed differences in opinion with certain BJP leaders. According to him, the "infighting" among senior leaders was causing harm to the party. In 2021, prior to a cabinet reshuffle, he resigned as Minister of State. Soon after, he announced his decision to quit politics, a decision he later revised.

In September 2021, Supriyo joined the TMC in the presence of Abhishek Banerjee. This move came after he had been dropped from the Union cabinet. He expressed that he felt he should move to a team where he would be valued. In April 2022, he was elected as a Member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Ballygunge Assembly seat. In Mamata Banerjee's Bengal cabinet, he once again became a minister.

Throughout his political career, Babul Supriyo has also faced controversies. In 2019, he was attacked by students after being invited to an event at Jadavpur University in Kolkata. Earlier, he courted controversy for allegedly slapping a man inside a party office.

In interviews, Supriyo has reflected on the nature of politics, describing it as "vitriolic". He acknowledged the presence of negativity and animosity but also emphasized the importance of maintaining one's integrity. He has spoken about the need to stay true to oneself and value genuine connections, particularly after crossing a certain age.