Suvendu Adhikari to Vacate One of Two Assembly Seats in West Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari says, ‘Will vacate one of two Assembly seats won in 10 days’
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Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), announced he will vacate one of the two Assembly seats he won in West Bengal within 10 days. Adhikari, who defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, stated that the party's central leadership will decide which constituency he retains.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari won two Assembly seats in West Bengal: Bhabanipur and Nandigram.
- 02He will vacate one seat within 10 days, with the BJP leadership deciding which one to keep.
- 03Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes.
- 04He urged party supporters to maintain peace and discipline instead of celebrating prematurely.
- 05Adhikari expressed commitment to improving local infrastructure and services in Nandigram.
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Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), confirmed on May 6, 2026, that he will vacate one of the two Assembly seats he recently won in West Bengal. Adhikari, who secured a significant victory against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes, stated that the BJP's central leadership would determine which constituency he would retain. Addressing supporters in Nandigram, he emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and urged them to refrain from immediate victory celebrations until after May 9, when the new government is expected to be formed. Adhikari also highlighted the challenges faced by BJP workers during the previous Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime and pledged to improve local services, including drinking water supply and hospital infrastructure. He expressed confidence that the BJP's vote share in West Bengal could rise from 46% to 60% in future elections, aiming for a lasting BJP government in the state.
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Adhikari's commitment to improve local infrastructure could enhance living conditions for residents in Nandigram.
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