The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing difficulties in finding a candidate for the Nandigram by-election, as two party leaders have declined to contest. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured voters of his continued service.
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Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, marking a significant political shift in the state. He has formed his cabinet and pledged to be a Chief Minister for all citizens.
Millions of voters participated in state elections across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with both regions reporting exceptionally high turnouts despite challenging conditions. These elections are seen as a significant test for the Modi alliance and feature high-stakes battles for key political figures.
Concerns are being raised over the potential removal of voters from West Bengal's electoral rolls due to discrepancies, with data showing that 95.5% of deletions in Nandigram are Muslims, ahead of upcoming assembly polls.
While Mamata Banerjee is not directly in the race, all eyes are on a significant 'prestige fight' in Bengal's Nandigram constituency. Suvendu Adhikari is not only striving to retain Nandigram but has also challenged Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur.
India's Election Commission transferred 83 Block Development Officers (BDOs) in West Bengal, including those in Nandigram and Sandeshkhali, prompting the TMC to claim the state is moving towards President's rule.
Political speculation surrounds Nandigram as a former loyalist of Suvendu Adhikari considers challenging for the constituency, highlighting the ongoing political shifts in West Bengal.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally protested the Election Commission's decision to reshuffle top bureaucrats and police officials in the state ahead of the assembly elections, with the Commission naming a new DGP and Kolkata top cop.
Suvendu Adhikari has set a victory target for the Falta region in the upcoming Nandigram by-election and has assigned a key role to his brother in the campaign.
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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.
Ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls, several controversies have emerged, including allegations of voter deletions, misconduct, and bribery. Enforcement Directorate raids were conducted on various individuals, and a police observer was replaced in Nandigram.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi referenced Mamata Banerjee's 2021 loss in Nandigram to her former protégé, Suvendu Adhikari, predicting similar outcomes for her party across Bengal.
Five key constituencies, including Nandigram and Bhabanipur, are identified as crucial in determining the outcome of the West Bengal elections, with TMC aiming to reclaim Nandigram and BJP seeking to defeat Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, fielded from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, is facing 25 criminal cases, most of which were filed after he left the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
An article examines the political influence of Pabitra Kar, who previously aided Suvendu Adhikari in defeating Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, and his current standing.
The Nandigram protest, a violent resistance movement over land acquisition, is highlighted as a pivotal event in Bengal's political history, which significantly weakened the Left Front regime.
A former BJP panchayat chief, who was known to be close to senior party leader Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday rejoined the ruling TMC amid speculations that he may be pitted against the leader of the opposition in Nandigram seat in assembly polls
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Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to retain the Bhabanipur assembly seat, where he defeated Mamata Banerjee, and has consequently vacated the Nandigram seat. This decision will lead to a by-election in Nandigram.
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
Suvendu Adhikari is conducting a campaign in Nandigram, where he is invoking 'change' but also facing strong opposition and criticism from the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
A ground report from Nandigram, India, details the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party's 'Hindu turn' strategy in its efforts to win back the seat currently held by Suvendu Adhikari.
Opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari warned Muslim migrant workers in Nandigram that they could lose employment in BJP-governed states after the upcoming assembly polls, citing their presence in states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Odisha.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has predicted a 'Nandigram-style miracle' for Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur constituency, urging voters to oust the 'cruel TMC'.
Speculation arises that the BJP may have set a new trap for Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur for the West Bengal polls, similar to their strategy in Nandigram during the previous election.