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Suvendu Adhikari Resigns as Nandigram MLA, Retains Bhabanipur Seat

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari resigned from the Nandigram Assembly constituency on Wednesday, retaining the Bhabanipur seat. He defeated Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by 15,105 votes and TMC's Pabitra Kar in Nandigram by 9,665 votes. The 2026 Assembly election results marked a decisive mandate for the BJP, which won 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly. Adhikari announced that the state government has begun transferring land to the BSF for fencing the India-Bangladesh border to address illegal infiltration.

Key Points: Suvendu Adhikari Resigns from Nandigram, Retains Bhabanipur

  • Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Nandigram Assembly constituency
  • Retains Bhabanipur seat after defeating Mamata Banerjee
  • BJP won 207 seats in 2026 West Bengal elections
  • State begins land transfer to BSF for border fencing
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West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Nandigram Assembly constituency, retains Bhabanipur

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari resigns from Nandigram Assembly seat, retains Bhabanipur. He defeated Mamata Banerjee by 15,105 votes.

"Sonar Bangla era had officially begun after the BJP's sweeping victory - Suvendu Adhikari"

Kolkata, May 15

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday resigned from the Nandigram Assembly constituency, retaining the Bhabanipur seat from where he defeated Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 15,105 votes.

In accordance with the rules, which mandate that a resignation be submitted within 14 days, Suvendu Adhikari tendered his resignation to the new Speaker of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, Rathindra Bose.

Suvendu Adhikari contested the West Bengal election from Nandigram and Bhabanipur. Adhikari registered a comfortable victory in Nandigram, his home turf, defeating TMC's Pabitra Kar by a margin of 9,665 votes. He also challenged Mamata Banerjee at Bhabanipur and secured victory by 15,105 votes, a major factor behind his selection as West Bengal Chief Minister.

Nandigram Assembly constituency will now go to bye-elections.

The 2026 Assembly election results marked a decisive mandate for the BJP, registering a significant surge, winning 207 seats in the 294-member Assembly, a major shift in a state where it had earlier secured 77 seats in the previous election. The Trinamool Congress (TMC), which had won 212 seats in the last Assembly polls, finished a distant second with 80 seats.

Calling it the beginning of a new chapter for the state, Adhikari, who was sworn in as the Chief Minister, said the "Sonar Bangla" era had officially begun after the BJP's sweeping victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.

Promptly after taking charge, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that the state government has begun the process of transferring land to the Border Security Force (BSF) for fencing the India-Bangladesh border. The newly elected chief minister said that the land would be handed over to the Ministry of Home Affairs within 45 days to address the issue of illegal infiltration.

"In our very first Cabinet meeting today, we have taken the decision to transfer the land to the BSF. The process of transferring this land commences today. It will be transferred to the MHA within the next 45 days. Once this is accomplished, the BSF will complete the border fencing, and the ongoing issue of illegal infiltration will be resolved within a short period," Adhikari said.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I'm glad he resigned from Nandigram to focus on being CM, I hope this isn't just a political gimmick. The real test will be how he handles unemployment and inflation. Border fencing is important, but so are jobs for our youth. 🤔
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Vikram M
Suvendu da is a true leader! He understands that without strong borders, Bengal cannot prosper. The way he defeated Mamata Banerjee in her own den shows the people's mandate for change. Sonar Bangla is finally becoming a reality!
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Rohit P
I'm a bit skeptical. Resigning from Nandigram makes sense legally, but it feels like he's abandoning the people who elected him there. Now there's a by-election expense just because he wanted multiple seats. The BSF land transfer is good though.
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Kavya N
The fact that BJP went from 77 to 207 seats is nothing short of a miracle in Bengal! 🎉 People have finally seen through the TMC's drama. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, make us proud!
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James A
Interesting move politically. By keeping Bhabanipur, he sends a clear message that he's not afraid of any challenger. The 45-day timeline for border fencing is ambitious - hope it doesn't get stuck in red tape. Infiltration has been a serious concern for decades.
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Siddharth J
Let's see if this Sonar Bangla vision includes our farmers and fishermen who depend on cross-border trade. Blocking infiltration is necessary, but we must ensure legal trade and movement isn't hindered.

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