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Suvendu Adhikari Predicts 'Bhagwa Tsunami' as Bengal Polls Heat Up

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has predicted a 'bhagwa tsunami' ensuring the party's victory in the upcoming West Bengal assembly polls. He made the statement during a roadshow ahead of filing his nomination from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies. The election sets up a direct rematch in Bhabanipur between Adhikari and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, whom he defeated in Nandigram in 2021. The two-phase polling for the 294-member assembly is scheduled for April 23 and April 29, with vote counting on May 4.

Key Points: Bengal Polls: Adhikari Foresees 'Bhagwa Tsunami', Lotus Bloom

  • Adhikari holds roadshow before filing nominations
  • Predicts BJP victory via 'bhagwa tsunami'
  • Key rematch with Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
  • Elections scheduled for April 23 and 29
  • Adhikari also contests from Nandigram seat
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"There is 'Bhagwa tsunami', Lotus will bloom": Suvendu Adhikari ahead of West Bengal Assembly polls

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari predicts a saffron wave in West Bengal assembly elections, setting up a key rematch with CM Mamata Banerjee.

"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 ahead of filing 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 and a new government will take office in West Bengal with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's blessings.

"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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Priya S
"Bhagwa tsunami" is quite a metaphor. I hope the focus remains on real issues like jobs, healthcare, and women's safety, and not just on symbolism. The people of Bengal deserve a clean, issue-based campaign.
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Rohit P
Didi vs Suvendu round 2! Nandigram is the real battleground. Last time was a major upset. Can't wait for April 23rd and 29th. May the best candidate win! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As an observer, the political language here is very intense. Talking about a "tsunami" and "blooming lotuses" sounds more like poetry than policy. I hope the electoral process remains peaceful and fair.
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Vikram M
The confidence is high, but TMC's ground game in Bengal is very strong. 213 seats last time is not a small number to overcome. It will come down to local issues and candidate credibility in each constituency.
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Kavya N
Respectfully, I find this kind of rhetoric a bit divisive. Elections should be about uniting people under a common vision for progress, not predicting waves of one color. Let's focus on what the government will actually deliver.

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