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BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Pushes Research-Based Candidate Selection for Bengal Polls

BJP President Nitin Nabin has emphasized the need for a research-based selection process for party candidates in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. He stressed this approach during a core committee meeting in Durgapur, stating it should apply to both new faces and existing legislators. The meeting was attended by key state leaders including the state party president and opposition leader. Nabin hinted that this process could lead to some sitting MLAs not receiving renomination for the 2026 polls.

Key Points: BJP's Research-Based Candidate Selection for Bengal Assembly Polls

  • Research-based candidate selection
  • Applies to new and existing legislators
  • Core committee meeting in Durgapur
  • Hint that some sitting MLAs may not be renominated
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BJP President bats for research-based selection of candidates for Bengal polls

BJP President Nitin Nabin advocates for a data-driven selection process for party candidates in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.

"the best candidate selected in the research-based selection procedure will be given preference in nomination - Party insiders"

Kolkata, Jan 27

BJP President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday voiced for a research-based selection of party candidates to be fielded in the 294 assembly constituencies of West Bengal for the upcoming assembly elections.

Sources said that Nabin stressed this research-based selection of party candidates at a meeting of the core committee of the BJP that was conducted at the industrial township of Durgapur.

Nabin is currently on a two-day visit to West Bengal to take stock of the situation amid the crucial assembly elections in the state scheduled later this year.

The party's state committee member said that the newly-elected national vice-president wants this reach-based selection of candidates to be implemented not just in the case of new faces but also in cases of existing party legislators or party old-timers.

Those present at the core committee meeting chaired by Nabin included the state BJP president and the party's Rajya Sabha member, Samik Bhattacharya, the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, and the three central observers of the party for West Bengal, namely Sunil Bansal, Mangal Pandey, and Amit Malviya, among others.

Another round of meetings with the top state leadership of the party is scheduled on Wednesday, where Nabin is expected to elaborate on the criteria for the selection of party candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly polls.

Party insiders attending the meeting said that Nabin gave a subtle hint that the best candidate selected in the research-based selection procedure will be given preference in nomination.

And in that process, there will be a possibility that some of the existing party legislators might not get renominated.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see this level of planning so far ahead of the 2026 polls. It shows they are serious about Bengal. But the real test will be if they actually drop sitting MLAs who aren't performing. That's where internal party politics usually wins over research.
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Priya S
Good step in theory, but what does "research-based" actually mean? Is it about winnability, caste equations, or development work? They need to be transparent about the criteria. Also, hope they give proper representation to women candidates. 🤔
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Rohit P
Finally! This is how political parties should function. Selecting candidates based on proper ground reports and not just on who is close to the high command. If implemented well, this could change the game in Bengal politics. Best of luck to them.
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Meera T
With all due respect, this sounds like typical pre-election talk. Every party says they will select candidates scientifically, but at the end, tickets go to those with money or muscle power. I'll believe it when I see the final list of candidates.
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Vikram M
Bengal needs a strong opposition. If BJP wants to be a credible alternative, they must field candidates who are clean, educated, and have a vision for the state's development. This research-based approach is a step in the right direction. Jai Hind!

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