Blog | West Bengal: BJP's Grand Plan Behind Fielding Suvendu Adhikari From 2 Seats

Updated: Mar 17, 2026 18:32 pm IST Published On Mar 17, 2026 18:31 pm IST Last Updated On Mar 17, 2026 18:32 pm IST

Published On Mar 17, 2026 18:31 pm IST

Last Updated On Mar 17, 2026 18:32 pm IST

As elections draw nearer, West Bengal's political stage is becoming increasingly dramatic. In its history in the state, the BJP has never fielded a single candidate from two constituencies simultaneously. This time, however, an exception has been made: Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari is contesting not only from Nandigram but also against Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur.

In its first list of candidates, the BJP announced Adhikari's name for Bhabanipur. Even before the official declaration, he had said, "Wherever Mamata Banerjee goes, I will reach there." After defeating her in Nandigram by a margin of 1,956 votes, he now seeks........

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