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Suvendu Adhikari Files Nomination, Predicts 'Bhagwa Tsunami' in Bengal

Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP candidate and Leader of Opposition, has filed his nomination for the West Bengal Assembly polls from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies. He declared a 'bhagwa tsunami' is present and predicted the BJP's lotus symbol will bloom with a new government under PM Modi's blessings. The election sets up a direct rematch in Bhabanipur against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whom he defeated in Nandigram in 2021. The state will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with results expected on May 4.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari Predicts BJP Lotus Bloom in Bengal Polls

  • Adhikari files from Bhabanipur & Nandigram
  • Predicts BJP victory via 'bhagwa tsunami'
  • Direct contest with Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
  • West Bengal polls in two phases April 23 & 29
  • Adhikari defeated Banerjee in Nandigram in 2021
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"There is 'Bhagwa tsunami', Lotus will bloom," says Suvendu Adhikari; files nomination as West Bengal polls near

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari files nomination, predicts a 'bhagwa tsunami' for West Bengal elections. Key contest with Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur.

"There is 'bhagwa tsunami'. Lotus will bloom, and a new government will come to power with PM Modi's blessings. - Suvendu Adhikari"

Purba Medinipur, March 30

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

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan was also present at the road show.

The polling for the 294-member Assembly in West Bengal will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, while counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

Speaking to ANI, Adhikari said a "bhagwa tsunami" is present, predicting that the party's lotus symbol will bloom.

"There is '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.

Adhikari is contesting the two-phase West Bengal assembly polls on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket from Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost the Nandigram seat in the 2021 assembly elections against Adhikari, but later secured victory in the Bhabanipur by-election against Priyanka Tibrewal.

This time, the West Bengal elections will see a face-off between Adhikari and Banerjee for the Bhabanipur seat, while Adhikari will also try to retain Nandigram.

In the last assembly election in the state, held in eight phases in 2021, the Trinamool Congress recorded a landslide victory with 213 seats amid an intense contest with the BJP, which jumped to 77 seats. Congress and Left Front drew a blank in the last state polls.

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. 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. 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
Nandigram is going to be very interesting to watch! Last time was such a close fight. This is democracy in action, and it's good to see strong candidates from both sides. May the best person win! 🙏
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Aman W
Development and Indian culture should go hand in hand. If BJP can bring both to Bengal, it will be a welcome change. The state has been stuck in the same politics for too long. Time for something new.
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Meera T
Didi vs Suvendu round 2! Bhabanipur is the main event. As a Bengali, I just want peace and prosperity. The campaigning gets so heated here, but I hope the focus remains on the people's welfare.
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David E
Watching from abroad, the scale of Indian elections is always impressive. The two-phase system for such a large state makes sense. Curious to see if the BJP can make further inroads in West Bengal.
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Karthik V
The confidence is high from the BJP camp. But TMC is a very strong regional force. 213 seats last time is no joke. It will be a tough battle. The real winners should be the voters if development promises are kept.

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