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TMC's Vijay Upadhyay Vows to Deliver Mamata's Vision in Jorasanko

The Trinamool Congress has fielded Vijay Upadhyay as its candidate from the Jorasanko Assembly constituency, replacing sitting MLA Vivek Gupta. Upadhyay expressed confidence in victory, pledging to deliver Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's developmental projects to voters. The party announced its list of 291 candidates, with Mamata Banerjee set to contest from Bhabanipur against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari. The elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29, with results expected by May 6.

Key Points: TMC Candidate Vijay Upadhyay Confident for Jorasanko Seat

  • TMC fields Vijay Upadhyay in Jorasanko
  • Mamata to contest from Bhabanipur vs Suvendu Adhikari
  • BJP releases first list of 144 candidates
  • Polling in two phases on April 23 & 29
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"Will deliver CM Mamata Banerjee's initiatives": TMC candidate Vijay Upadhyay from Jorasanko

TMC fields Vijay Upadhyay from Jorasanko, replacing Vivek Gupta. Key candidates and phases announced for West Bengal polls.

"I will deliver Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's developmental initiatives to every voter. - Vijay Upadhyay"

Kolkata, March 18

Trinamool Congress candidate from Jorasanko Assembly constituency, Vijay Upadhyay, exuded confidence in his victory in the upcoming polls, vowing to deliver Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's developmental project to every voter.

"I will deliver Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's developmental initiatives to every voter. We will definitely win from Jorasanko, just like the previous time, as a result of Mamata Banerjee's work," he said.

TMC has decided to field Vijay Upadhyay from their stronghold Jorasanko Assembly constituency in place of current MLA Vivek Gupta. BJP is yet to field a candidate from there.

This comes as the Trinamool Congress announced the 291 names of candidates for West Bengal assembly seats ahead of polling, which will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest from Bhabanipur against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.

TMC Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya fielded from the Dum Dum Uttar seat, Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra from the Kamarhati seat, Trinamool Congress Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim from Kolkata Port seat, Kunal Ghosh from Beleghata seat, and Dr Shashi Panja from the Shyampukur seat.

However, Former Education Minister Parth Chatterjee did not get a ticket from Behala Paschim, and in his place, Ratna Chatterjee will contest this time.

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee confirmed that they are giving three seats to their ally Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM).

BJP has released its first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections. Alongside contesting with Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari will also fight from Nandigram, where he defeated Mamata Banerjee in 2021.

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.

The West Bengal assembly election will be held in two phases, with polling scheduled for April 23 and April 29. Counting of votes for both phases will be conducted on May 4. The election process is scheduled to be completed by May 6.

- ANI

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Rohit P
All candidates talk about delivering development. We need to see actual work on the ground. Jorasanko needs better roads and waste management. Hope the new candidate focuses on that, not just repeating party lines.
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Aman W
Interesting that Parth Chatterjee didn't get a ticket. After the controversies, maybe it's for the best. TMC seems to be making some changes. Let's see if BJP puts up a strong candidate in Jorasanko or concedes it.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the two-phase election in Bengal is always a high-stakes drama. The candidate selection shows TMC is banking on Didi's image. But will that be enough against a resurgent BJP? The alliance with BGPM is a smart move for the hills.
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Karthik V
Firhad Hakim as Mayor is already handling Kolkata. Now contesting from Port seat too. Hope he can manage both responsibilities effectively. Development promises are good, but execution is key. Best of luck to all candidates! 🙏
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Nisha Z
The article mentions "Mamata Banerjee's developmental initiatives" repeatedly. While Didi has done work, I wish candidates would articulate their own vision for the constituency as well. A representative should be more than just a messenger.

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