BJP Announces First List of 144 Candidates for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
West Bengal BJP candidate list 2026: First list of 144 candidates out; Suvendhu Adhikari fielded in two seats; Check complete roll
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for April 2026. Notable candidates include Suvendu Adhikari contesting from Nandigram and Bhabanipur. The elections will occur in two phases, with counting set for May 4.
- 01BJP's first list includes 144 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
- 02Suvendu Adhikari is fielded in two constituencies: Nandigram and Bhabanipur.
- 03The elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29.
- 04The party's decision was made during a meeting attended by top leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- 05West Bengal has a total of 294 Assembly seats, with more candidates to be announced soon.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. The announcement was made following a meeting chaired by BJP President Nitin Navin on March 12, attended by senior leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Home Minister Amit Shah. The elections are scheduled for April 23 and April 29, with counting on May 4. Prominent candidates include Suvendu Adhikari, who will contest from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur, and Agnimitra Paul from Asansol Dakshin. The candidate list spans various districts, including North Bengal, Murshidabad, and South Bengal. The BJP is expected to announce additional candidates in the coming days as it prepares for the elections in a state with 294 Assembly seats.
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The BJP's candidate selection could significantly influence the political landscape in West Bengal, affecting local governance and party representation.
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