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BJP's 111-Candidate Bengal Blitz Sets Stage for Fierce TMC Showdown

The Bharatiya Janata Party has announced its second list of 111 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, intensifying the battle against Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. The list includes candidates like Nisith Pramanik and Roopa Ganguly for key constituencies across the state's 294 seats. Elections will be conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with the first phase covering 152 constituencies. The state has over 6.45 crore registered electors, setting the scene for a major democratic exercise.

Key Points: BJP Releases 2nd List of 111 Candidates for West Bengal Polls

  • BJP's second list has 111 candidates
  • Polling in two phases on April 23 & 29
  • Key contests include Nandigram and Bhabanipur
  • Total of 6.45 crore electors in the state
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BJP releases second list of 111 candidates for West Bengal Assembly polls

BJP names 111 candidates for West Bengal Assembly elections, including key contests against TMC. Polling in two phases on April 23 & 29.

"setting the stage for a high-stakes contest against the ruling Trinamool Congress - Intro"

New Delhi, March 19

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday released its second list of 111 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, setting the stage for a high-stakes contest against the ruling Trinamool Congress across all 294 constituencies in the state.

Polling in the state will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting of votes for both phases scheduled for May 4.

As per the released list, Nisith Pramanik will contest from Mathabhanga, Shankar Adhikari from Chopra, Koustav Bagchi from Barrackpur, Arup Choudhury from Kamarhati and Rekha Patra from Hingalganj.

While Roopa Ganguly will contest from Sonarpur Dakshin, Priyanka Tibrewal is set to run from Entally and Tapas Roy from Maniktala.

In the previous and first list of 144 candidates released earlier by the BJP for the elections, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari is set to contest from Nandigram, where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021, and from Bhabanipur, the constituency currently held by the TMC chief.

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.

As per the Election Commission of India (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.

West Bengal has a total of 6,45,61,152 electors as per the Election Commission of India, including 6,44,52,609 general electors and 1,08,543 service voters. The state has 5,23,229 young electors aged 18-19 years.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Interesting mix of candidates, from actors to sitting MLAs. But I hope they are selected for their work and not just for being 'recognizable faces'. Bengal needs leaders who understand local issues, not just party symbols.
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Rohit P
Nandigram will be the most-watched seat again! Suvendu vs Didi round 2. This election is going to be a political thriller for sure. May the best candidate win and work for the people.
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Ananya R
As a young voter from Kolkata, I'm glad to see so many young electors mentioned. I hope all parties talk about jobs, education, and infrastructure. We are tired of the same old political violence and blame games.
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David E
Following Indian politics from abroad. The scale is always impressive - over 6 crore voters! The phased polling seems like a logistical necessity. Hope the elections are peaceful and the process is fair.
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Kavya N
Rekha Patra from Hingalganj is a good choice. She came into prominence after the Sandeshkhali issue. It's important to give voice to grassroots women leaders. Hope she gets the support needed.

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