West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Wednesday that he will retain the Bhabanipur Assembly seat while vacating Nandigram, where he also emerged victorious in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari took his oath as an MLA from Bhabanipur, winning the seat against Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 15,105 votes. He expressed his commitment to ensuring that the people of Nandigram do not feel his absence, promising to fulfill all development commitments made during his campaign. Adhikari highlighted his previous support for Phiroja Bibi, a former TMC MLA from Nandigram, and stated he would continue to play a supportive role in the constituency. Additionally, he responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity by announcing a reduction in the number of vehicles in his security convoy, emphasizing the importance of following the Prime Minister's guidance.