BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Urges Peaceful Polling in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
West Bengal Assembly Election Phase 1 2026: 'Polling should be held peacefully,' says BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
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Suvendu Adhikari, the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate for Nandigram and Bhabanipur constituencies, called for peaceful polling as the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections commenced. He raised concerns about voter integrity and criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's chances of winning amid allegations of dead or fake voters.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari emphasizes the need for peaceful polling in West Bengal.
- 02He raised concerns about the integrity of voter rolls.
- 03The first phase of polling began amid tight security.
- 04West Bengal elections will occur in two phases, with the second phase on April 29.
- 05Counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.
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As the first phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections commenced, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari from Nandigram and Bhabanipur called for peaceful polling. Speaking to reporters in Kolkata, Adhikari expressed his commitment to a fair electoral process and highlighted concerns regarding the integrity of voter rolls, specifically referencing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process. He claimed that if the rolls are free of dead or fake voters, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee would have no chance of winning. The elections in West Bengal are crucial, with a total of 294 Assembly seats contested, and the first phase covering 152 constituencies. The second phase is scheduled for April 29, with vote counting set for May 4. The elections are being conducted under tight security measures, ensuring a smooth voting process.
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The peaceful conduct of elections is crucial for maintaining democratic integrity and public trust in the electoral process.
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