BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Files Nomination for Bhabanipur Seat Ahead of 2026 Elections
West Bengal Assembly elections 2026: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari files nomination for Bhabanipur seat
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Suvendu Adhikari, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has filed his nomination for the Bhabanipur assembly constituency in Kolkata, West Bengal, accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The 2026 assembly elections will see Adhikari contesting against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a high-stakes battle.
- 01Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination for the Bhabanipur seat in West Bengal.
- 02He is also contesting from Nandigram, where he has previously served as an MLA.
- 03The BJP aims to frame the Bhabanipur contest as a crucial battle against Mamata Banerjee.
- 04The assembly elections in West Bengal will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026.
- 05Vote counting is scheduled for May 4, 2026.
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Suvendu Adhikari, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), officially filed his nomination for the Bhabanipur assembly constituency in Kolkata, West Bengal, on Thursday. He was joined by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and other senior BJP leaders during a roadshow that energized supporters, who chanted slogans in favor of the party. Adhikari is also contesting from Nandigram, where he has previously served as a two-time Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA). The BJP is positioning the Bhabanipur contest as a significant battle in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections, as Adhikari faces off against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her stronghold. The elections will be conducted in two phases, with polling dates set for April 23 and April 29, 2026, and the results will be announced on May 4, 2026.
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The election battle in Bhabanipur could significantly influence the political landscape in West Bengal, impacting local governance and policies.
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