BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to secure victory in the Nandigram constituency during the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, having garnered over 80,000 votes after 11 rounds of counting. His main opponent, Pabitra Kar from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has polled 64,954 votes, while CPI's candidate, Santi Gopal Giri, trails far behind with only 2,286 votes. Nandigram has been a significant political battleground, where Adhikari, a two-time MLA, previously defeated TMC chief Mamata Banerjee in 2021. The TMC's decision to field Kar, a former BJP member, adds intrigue to the election. A potential loss for the TMC in Nandigram would also reflect poorly on the party's general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, who has emphasized the importance of this seat. In a parallel contest, Adhikari is also running in Bhabanipur, where he currently trails Mamata Banerjee by 7,184 votes, although he remains optimistic about his chances as counting progresses.