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Dilip Ghosh Returns to Kharagpur Sadar as BJP Unveils Bengal Poll List

Former BJP MP and state president Dilip Ghosh has been fielded from the Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency, which he previously won in 2016. The BJP has released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. The polls are set for a major clash, with Suvendu Adhikari contesting from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur constituency. Voting will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with results declared on May 4.

Key Points: BJP's Dilip Ghosh to Contest from Kharagpur Sadar in Bengal Polls

  • Dilip Ghosh returns to Kharagpur Sadar seat
  • BJP releases first list of 144 candidates
  • Suvendu Adhikari to face Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
  • Polling scheduled for April 23 and 29
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"Aim to win more votes": BJP's Dilip Ghosh back to contest from Kharagpur Sadar Assembly in West Bengal polls

Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh returns to his old seat as the party announces 144 candidates for the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections.

"We aim to win with more votes than the BJP got last time - Dilip Ghosh"

Kolkata, March 17

Former BJP MP Dilip Ghosh has returned to contest from the Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency, a seat he won in the 2016 Assembly elections, as the party released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections.

Speaking to the reporters, Dilip Ghosh said that the party aims to gain more votes than in the last assembly elections.

"The party felt I should be made the candidate, so it made the announcement. As party workers, we have to follow this and win the election... We aim to win with more votes than the BJP got last time," he said.

Dilip Ghosh is a prominent BJP face in West Bengal politics. He has served as the BJP state president from 2015 to 2021. He was elected as MP from Medinipur Lok Sabha constituency in the 2019 general elections. Ghosh, who has deep ties with RSS, made his electoral debut in 2016, winning the Kharagpur Sadar Assembly constituency.

The West Bengal election is likely to see another face-off between the BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee as he will contest from Bhabanipur, the constituency currently represented by the TMC chief.

The BJP has also fielded him from Nandigram, where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021.

Polling in the State is set to be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with the counting of votes for both phases to be conducted on May 4, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest between the BJP and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul will contest from Asansol Dakshin, actor-turned-politician Rudranil Ghosh is set to run from Shibpur, and BJP MLA Bankim Chandra Ghosh will contest from Chakdaha.

West Bengal has 294 Assembly seats, and the party is expected to announce the remaining candidates soon.

As per the ECI, the first phase covering 152 Assembly constituencies will begin with the issuance of the gazette notification on March 30, 2026. The last date for filing nominations for this phase is April 6, while scrutiny of nominations will take place on April 7. Candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations until April 9. Polling for the first phase will be held on April 23.

For the second phase, which covers 142 Assembly constituencies, the gazette notification will be issued on April 2, 2026. The last date for filing nominations is April 9, and the scrutiny of nominations will take place on April 10. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until April 13. Voting for this phase is scheduled for April 29.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Honestly, I'm tired of this constant musical chairs of candidates. First he's an MP, then goes back to Assembly? Focus should be on development work, not just winning seats. Bengal needs stability.
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Arjun K
The real contest is Suvendu vs Didi in Bhabanipur and Nandigram! That's where the election will be decided. Ghosh is a safe bet for BJP in his old constituency. Hope the campaigning stays issue-based.
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Priya S
As a voter from Bengal, I just want someone who will deliver on promises. Jobs, infrastructure, women's safety. Whether it's BJP or TMC, performance matters more than party symbols. All the best to all candidates.
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Michael C
Following Indian politics from abroad. The two-phase polling seems well-organized. Dilip Ghosh's statement is standard political fare – aiming for more votes is the minimum any candidate would say. The real test is on polling day.
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Karthik V
BJP's strategy is clear – bring back the winners. Ghosh won that seat before. But 2026 is different from 2016. TMC is very strong locally. It will be a tough fight. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳

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