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Suvendu Adhikari Files Nomination from Nandigram, Set for Rematch with Mamata

Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has filed his nomination as the BJP candidate from the Nandigram Assembly constituency. He is also contesting from the Bhabanipur constituency against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, marking their second direct electoral clash. The Trinamool Congress has fielded Adhikari's former confidant, Pabitra Kar, to challenge him in Nandigram. The elections will be held in two phases, with Nandigram voting on April 23 and Bhabanipur on April 29.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari Files Nomination for Bengal's Nandigram Seat

  • Adhikari files as BJP candidate from Nandigram
  • He is also contesting against Mamata in Bhabanipur
  • Nandigram votes on April 23, Bhabanipur on April 29
  • Trinamool fields Pabitra Kar in Nandigram
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Bengal polls: LoP Suvendu Adhikari files nomination from Nandigram

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari files nomination from Nandigram, setting stage for another high-stakes contest against CM Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal polls.

"This will be the second time that the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition will be engaged in a direct contest."

Kolkata, March 30

Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari on Monday filed his nomination as the Bharatiya Janata Party candidate from the Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district of West Bengal.

Adhikari is a two-time legislator from Nandigram, first representing the Trinamool Congress from 2016 to 2021 and then the BJP from 2021 onwards. Nandigram will go to the polls in the first phase of the two-phase Assembly elections in West Bengal on April 23.

This time, Adhikari is also contesting from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in south Kolkata, where he is pitted against Trinamool Congress candidate and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Bhabanipur will go to the polls in the second phase on April 29.

Adhikari, accompanied by former BJP national vice-president and former state party president Dilip Ghosh and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, arrived at the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer in Haldia on Monday afternoon to submit his nomination, leading a grand procession.

Thereafter, he submitted his nomination.

Along with Adhikari, two other BJP candidates from East Midnapore district -- Subhash Panja from the Mahishadal Assembly constituency and Pradip Kumar Bijli from the Haldia Assembly constituency -- also submitted their nominations.

Adhikari was elected from Nandigram in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, defeating the then Trinamool Congress candidate and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of less than 2,000 votes.

Later, CM Mamata Banerjee was elected from Bhabanipur in a by-election, retaining her position as Chief Minister for a third consecutive term.

This will be the second time that the Chief Minister and the Leader of the Opposition will be engaged in a direct contest.

In Nandigram, the Trinamool Congress has fielded Pabitra Kar, an erstwhile close confidant of Adhikari. Notably, Kar joined the Trinamool Congress just hours before the party announced its candidate list.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Honestly, the constant party-hopping by leaders is disappointing. First TMC, then BJP... and now TMC fields his old friend against him! 🤦‍♀️ It feels like musical chairs for politicians while we, the common people, just want stable governance and development.
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Aman W
The direct contest between Didi and Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur is the main event! Nandigram will be tough, but Bhabanipur is her fortress. Filing from two seats shows BJP's strategy to keep her on her toes. High-stakes politics in Bengal!
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Sarah B
As an observer, the narrative is fascinating. Pabitra Kar, a close confidant, now standing against Adhikari for TMC hours after joining... it's like a political thriller! This personal dimension will definitely influence voter sentiment in Nandigram.
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Vikram M
The 2021 victory margin was less than 2000 votes. This shows how divided Nandigram is. With Kar now in the fray, the anti-Adhikari vote might not split. It will all come down to ground work in the next few weeks. May the best candidate win! 🙏
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Kavitha C
Beyond the personalities, I hope the focus remains on issues - jobs, infrastructure, women's safety, and price rise. Nandigram has seen a lot of political turmoil over the years. The people deserve a representative who will work for peace and progress.

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