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TMC Sweeps Nandigram Farm Panel Polls in Major Turnaround Victory

The Trinamool Congress secured a clean sweep, winning all 12 seats in the Amdabad Cooperative Agricultural Development Committee elections in Nandigram Block-II. This marks a significant rebound for the party after it failed to win any seats in a similar cooperative poll in the same area earlier this month. The victory is attributed to the party's Sebaashray health initiative, launched by Abhishek Banerjee, which has gained community trust. The results intensify the political battleground in Nandigram, a key constituency, as major leaders campaign ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections.

Key Points: TMC Sweeps Nandigram Agricultural Committee Elections

  • TMC wins all 12 cooperative panel seats
  • BJP and Left fail to win any
  • Sebaashray health initiative credited for victory
  • Results crucial ahead of state Assembly polls
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West Bengal: TMC sweeps Amdabad Cooperative Agricultural Development Committee polls in Nandigram Block-II

TMC wins all 12 seats in Amdabad cooperative polls, a rebound after recent defeat, as political heat rises ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections.

"Sebaashray is fast becoming a trusted lifeline for the health and well-being of the people of Nandigram. - TMC on X"

By Sourav Tewari, Nandigram, January 18

Trinamool Congress on Sunday swept the Amdabad Samabay Krishi Unnoyan Samiti or the Cooperative Agricultural Development Committee elections in Nandigram Block II, West Bengal.

The TMC won all 12 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left could not open their accounts.

The TMC's Sebaashray initiative turned out to be a masterstroke, helping the party sweep the polls after a heavy defeat in the Nandigram Cooperative Agricultural Development Committee elections earlier this month.

Medical camps are organised under the Sebaashray initiative launched by TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in January last year.

"Sebaashray is fast becoming a trusted lifeline for the health and well-being of the people of Nandigram. The steady stream of people at the Sebaashray camp reflects not just need, but deep faith in a system that brings care, dignity, and timely treatment directly to the community," TMC wrote on X today.

Nandigram is a crucial Assembly seat, where in 2021, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 1,956 votes. The cooperative election results become crucial ahead of the Legislative Assembly polls later this year in the state.

Earlier, on January 4, the BJP won all nine seats in the Nandigram Cooperative Agricultural Development Committee elections on Sunday, while the TMC did not win any. BJP workers celebrated after the party secured victory in the Nandigram Cooperative Polls.

Meanwhile, the politics in the state have heated up in the run-up to the Assembly elections. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave the clarion call for the West Bengal elections, attacking the Trinamool Congress and accusing the state government of failing to implement the Centre's welfare schemes. Even today, during the second day of his visit, he gave the slogan of "Paltano dorkar, chai BJP sorkar" (Change is Needed - We Want BJP Government).

On the other hand, Mamata Banerjee, on Saturday, in a veiled attack on the BJP, urged the judiciary to protect the Constitution and democracy from a "disaster".

- ANI

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Rohit P
Interesting turnaround from the Jan 4 results! Nandigram is truly the epicenter of Bengal politics now. Shows how volatile the voter sentiment can be. The upcoming Assembly elections are going to be a tight fight. BJP needs to step up its grassroots work beyond just big rallies.
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Sarah B
As an observer, it's fascinating to see such a direct correlation between a welfare initiative (Sebaashray) and electoral success. It underscores a basic principle: serve the people, and they will support you. Hope this encourages all parties to focus on substantive work.
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Aman W
While the win is significant, let's not forget the BJP's clean sweep just two weeks ago in the same area. This feels less like a mandate and more like political pendulum swinging wildly. The real test is who can provide consistent governance, not just win committee polls. 🤔
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Meera T
Health camps are a brilliant strategy. In villages, getting to a good hospital is a major challenge. If a party is bringing doctors to people's doorsteps, of course they will gain support. This is praiseworthy work, regardless of which party does it. More parties should do this.
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Vikram M
The high-voltage politics is exhausting. PM's "Paltano dorkar" vs Didi's call to protect democracy... meanwhile, what matters to us is paddy prices, road repairs, and hospital beds. Glad this election was decided on a local issue like healthcare. Hope this trend continues!

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