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Adhir Chowdhury Confident of Berhampore Win, Blames Past Loss on Polarisation

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, contesting from Berhampore, expressed confidence that the people of the region will support him in the upcoming Assembly elections. He attributed his previous Lok Sabha defeat to communal polarisation, stating that voters later felt it was a mistake. Meanwhile, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari held a roadshow and predicted a 'bhagwa tsunami' leading to a new government. Polling for the first two phases in Bengal is scheduled for April 23 and April 29, with vote counting on May 4.

Key Points: Bengal Polls: Adhir Chowdhury Confident of Berhampore Support

  • Chowdhury confident of regaining support
  • Blames past loss on communal polarisation
  • Claims voters regretted his defeat
  • BJP's Suvendu Adhikari predicts 'bhagwa tsunami'
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Bengal polls; People of Berhampore will support me, says Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress's Adhir Chowdhury blames communal polarisation for past Lok Sabha defeat, expresses confidence for upcoming Bengal Assembly elections.

"It has never happened that the people here did not trust me. - Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury"

Murshidabad, March 30

Congress leader and Berhampore Assembly constituency candidate Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Monday expressed confidence of regaining public support in the upcoming elections, stating that people in the region have always trusted him.

Speaking to ANI, Chowdhury said that his defeat in the last Lok Sabha elections was due to communal polarisation, and claimed that people later felt it was a mistake.

"It has never happened that the people here did not trust me. In the last Lok Sabha elections, due to communal polarisation, I did not get the votes I should have, and after my defeat, people here regretted that it was not right," he said.

Expressing optimism about the upcoming Assembly elections, he added, "This time, I will get support in the elections."

The Congress leader is contesting from the Berhampore Assembly constituency in Murshidabad district as political activity intensifies ahead of the polls.

Earlier in the day, the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari held a roadshow as he filed his nomination from the Bhabanipur and Nandigram Assembly constituencies.

Speaking to ANI, Adhikari said a "bhagwa tsunami" is present, predicting that the party's lotus symbol will bloom."There is a 'bhagwa tsunami'. Lotus will bloom, and a new government will come to power with PM Modi's blessings. That govt will work on Indian culture, Sanatana culture and development," Adhikari said.

As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), polling for the first phase in Bengal will be held on April 23, while for the second phase, the voting is scheduled for April 29. The counting of votes will be done on May 4.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the contrasting narratives. Chowdhury is banking on personal trust and regret, while Adhikari is invoking a larger cultural wave. In a diverse state like Bengal, which appeal will resonate more? 🤔 The results will be a fascinating case study.
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Rohit P
Blaming "communal polarisation" for a loss is an easy excuse. Voters are smarter now. They want work, not words. What has he actually delivered for Berhampore in all these years? The candidate should talk about their report card, not just ask for sympathy votes.
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Priya S
As someone from Murshidabad, I feel the election is about local issues - jobs, roads, and safety. We need someone who will raise these in the Assembly effectively. Adhir-da has experience, but the 'bhagwa tsunami' talk from the other side is very strong here now.
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Michael C
The language used is so telling. "People regretted" vs. "Bhagwa tsunami". One is a personal appeal, the other is a majoritarian cultural mobilization. The battle for Bengal seems to be a microcosm of India's larger political shift.
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Kavya N
Hope the election is fought on real issues like women's safety and economic recovery after the pandemic. All this talk of waves and regret doesn't put food on the table. May the best person for the constituency win! 🙏

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