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TMC struggles to find candidate for Nandigram bypoll

TMC struggles to find candidate for Nandigram bypoll

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Two Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders have refused to contest the by-election for the Nandigram assembly seat in East Midnapore district which West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari won in April, along with his second seat, Kolkata’s Bhabanipur, where he defeated three-time chief minister Mamata Banerjee. TMC struggles to find candidate for Nandigram bypoll After taking the oath as the Bhabanipur legislator on May 13, Adhikari announced that Nandigram would have a new MLA as per the rules but he would continue to look after its voters as his own. Although the bypoll is yet to be announced, speculations on a possible TMC candidate have started. “Some people approached me but I cannot contest from Nandigram again. The question does not arise,” said Pabitra Kar, who left the Bharatiya Janata Party to unsuccessfully challenge Adhikari last month. Kar joined TMC in the presence of its national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee within hours of leaving the BJP where he was known to be one of Adhikari’s old aides. A similar reply came from TMC’s Sheikh Sufiyan, a veteran …

Heavyweights gear up for round 2 in Bengal elections 2026| India News

Heavyweights gear up for round 2 in Bengal elections 2026| India News

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West Bengal politics and elections there cannot be discussed without the mention of a rivalry that is possibly one of the biggest political friends-turning-foes stories across states – chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee versus Leader of Opposition and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee is contesting the 2026 assembly polls from the Bhabanipur seat against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. (HT/PTI) What began as a mentor-protégé relationship inside the Trinamool Congress has transformed into one of Indian politics’ most personal and symbolic electoral battles, a contest rooted in rebellion, betrayal and unfinished political business. Mamata vs Suvendu rivalry Once part of the same party and considered close to each other – the TMC – Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari are now rivals with the latter’s dramatic shift to the BJP in 2020. The story of Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari cannot be told without Nandigram, the epicentre of Bengal’s political transformation. Mamata and Suvendu’s Nandigram time In 2007, during the anti-land acquisition movement against the Left Front government, …

Suvendu alleges Ram statue vandalism in Nandigram, slams CM Mamata

Suvendu alleges Ram statue vandalism in Nandigram, slams CM Mamata

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Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly and BJP candidate from Bhabanipur and Nandigram Assembly constituencies, Suvendu Adhikari, accused some anti-social elements vandalised the statue of Lord Ram ahead of Ram Navami celebrations in Nandigram. As reported by news agency ANI, BJP leaders on Sunday also held a protest over the alleged vandalism. Speaking to ANI, Adhikari lashed out at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of backing “goons” for her vote bank. He alleged that the Trinamool Congress government in the state is against the Hindus. Ram statue vandalised ahead of Rama Navami in Nandigram According to ANI, BJP leader Adhikari said that, “Jihadis have vandalised the statue of Lord Ram, which was being sculpted ahead of the Rama Navami celebrations. The state government is against Hindus. Some anti-social elements always do these kinds of acts to disturb the situation ahead of the Hindu festivals. Even Muslims are part of our procession; they don`t carry out such acts. Mamata Banerjee has created some goons for her vote bank; they do that.” This …

Abhishek refutes allegations of contesting 2026 Assembly polls from Nandigram

Abhishek refutes allegations of contesting 2026 Assembly polls from Nandigram

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TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee. File | Photo Credit: PTI Trinamool Congress general secretary and nephew of party chairperson Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, on Monday (December 1, 2025) refuted speculations of contesting upcoming Assembly polls from Nandigram. “I will contest from wherever the party asks me to, whether Nandigram, Darjeeling or anywhere else,” the Diamond Harbour MP said. Union Minister of State and senior BJP leader Sukanata Majumdar has fuelled speculations in the political circles by saying that Mr. Banerjee may contest from Nandigram Assembly constituency in 2026 Assembly polls. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari had defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in 2021 Assembly polls by a margin of 1956 votes. After the defeat from Nandigram in May 2021 Ms. Banerjee was elected to the State Assembly from Bhabanipur Assembly seat in Kolkata in bypolls that was held in September 2021. “He (Sukanta Majumdar) may be expressing his own wish, but matters concerning AITC’s internal decisions are for the party alone to decide.. And if Sukanta Majumdar were as politically …

Trinamool, BJP vie to pay homage on Nandigram Shaheed Diwas, engage in war of words

Trinamool, BJP vie to pay homage on Nandigram Shaheed Diwas, engage in war of words

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The Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday (November 10, 2025) competed to pay tributes to Shaheed Diwas to people who were killed in a firing incident in Nandigram in 2007. Violence had erupted in Nandigram in West Bengal’s Purba Medinipur district in 2007 amidst severe public protests against forcible land acquisition for a petrochemical project being taken up by the erstwhile Left-Front government. On Monday (November 10), the Trinamool and BJP carried out tribute programmes at Nandigram’s Shaheed Bedi — the memorial constructed in memory of those who died on November 10. Leader of Opposition of West Bengal Assembly and BJP MLA from Nandigram, Suvendu Adhikari, offered his tributes, while soon after, a delegation of Trinamool Congress comprising Minister Snehasis Chakraborty and local leadership paid homage at the memorial.  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to X to pay her tributes on the occasion of Nandigram Shaheed Diwas, writing ‘Bhulte pari nijer naam, bhulbo nako Nandigram,’ (I may forget my own name, but I will never forget Nandigram). However, Mr. Adhikari while …

Suvendu Adhikari’s Nandigram health camp is a copy of Abhishek’s Sebashray model, says Trinamool

Suvendu Adhikari’s Nandigram health camp is a copy of Abhishek’s Sebashray model, says Trinamool

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West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari has launched medical camps in his Nandigram constituency. | Photo Credit: ANI The Trinamool Congress leadership has dubbed health camps set up by Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, as a replication of the Sebashray model launched by party general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Mr. Adhikari has set up camps at Sonachura in Nandigram to extend medical facilities to his constituency, a move which was ridiculed by the West Bengal ruling party. In a social media post, the Trinamool Congress said that when Mr. Banerjee launched Sebashray to serve the people of his constituency, Mr. Adhikari mocked it. “Now, when the people of Nandigram want Sebashray, the same Suvendu (Adhikari) is busy replicating what he once ridiculed. Imitation may be flattering, but in politics it simply reveals an intellectual bankruptcy — and the public won’t be fooled,” the Trinamool Congress posted on social media. Several leaders of the Trinamool Congress joined the chorus. “The BJP has made it a habit: mock first, copy later. Every time the Trinamool …

Nandigram Ram temple: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation stone | Kolkata News

Nandigram Ram temple: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation stone | Kolkata News

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Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari Sunday laid the foundation stone of a Ram Temple at Nandigram in Purba Medinipur district on the occasion of Ram Navami. Adhikari is the BJP MLA from Nandigram. The foundation stone for the Ram Temple was laid at Sonachura village, where at least seven people, protesting land acquisition, had died in firing on January 6, 2007. Amid loud chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’, Adhikari, draped in saffron laid the foundation of the temple. Story continues below this ad “We are peace-loving people; we will never do anything that will tantamount to breaking the law,” Adhikari told reporters after the event. Noting that the devotees were engaged in puja and devotional songs in praise of Lord Ram, he said this has been the traditional way of celebrating Ram Navami for thousands of years. “There was no requirement to create the hype around the celebrations,” the senior BJP leader said, referring to the politically charged atmosphere in the state over Ram Navami. — With PTI Inputs © The …

BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation stone of Ram Temple in Nandigram

BJP`s Suvendu Adhikari lays foundation stone of Ram Temple in Nandigram

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On Sunday, the Ram Navami 2025 celebrations in West Bengal witnessed many high-profile rallies and events across the state, amid tight security and concerns about possible unrest, as leaders from both the BJP and TMC took part in the festivities. In a major move ahead of next year`s assembly elections, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari officially laid the foundation stone of a Ram temple in Nandigram`s Sonachura village in Purba Medinipur district. As per PTI, around 2,500 Ram Navami rallies are planned to be held across West Bengal, with more than 6,000 police personnel deployed to maintain law and order. The Ram Navami 2025 celebrations began early Sunday morning with lively processions, chants of `Jai Shri Ram,` and passionate religious displays. Devotees filled the streets with saffron flags, devotional music and tableaux depicting scenes from the Ramayana. The political significance of this year`s Ram Navami festivities, taking place just a year before the 2026 assembly elections, was clear as both the BJP and TMC gathered large crowds. Adhikari who wore saffron, led a procession to …

TMC worker found dead in Nandigram, party alleges BJP involvement – India TV

TMC worker found dead in Nandigram, party alleges BJP involvement – India TV

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Image Source : PTI/FILE PHOTO Security personnel keep vigil in Nandigram. The body of a 52-year-old Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker, Mahadeb Bishoi, was discovered late Wednesday night in the Brindaban Chowk market area of Nandigram Block 1, Hooghly district. The local police have launched an investigation following a complaint lodged by Bishoi’s family. Police investigation underway A senior police officer revealed that Bishoi’s body was found near his tea stall with signs of a violent assault. “It seems the victim was beaten to death. Both his legs were broken, and there were injury marks on his hands. We have initiated a probe based on the family’s complaint,” the officer said. TMC alleges BJP role TMC leaders have accused BJP supporters of being behind Bishoi’s death. “Mahadeb Bishoi was an active party worker. BJP supporters killed him. This is not an isolated incident—another party member was killed just days ago. We demand strict action against the perpetrators,” said Bappaditya Garg, TMC president for Nandigram Block 1. BJP denies allegations Dismissing TMC’s claims, BJP leaders alleged the …

TMC, BJP trade barbs over 2007 Nandigram Killing

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The Trinamool Congress and BJP mourned the 2007 killing of 14 persons protesting a planned chemical hub here on Saturday by holding rival functions, exchanging political barbs. Interestingly both programmes, held at a distance of barely 100 meters were held under the banner of Bhumi Uchhed Protirodh Committee (BUPC or Land Disposition Protest Committee), which supported by Mamata Banerjee had put up a stiff resistance to the government`s plans to acquire fertile land near the sea for a proposed chemical hub by MNCs. TMC state general secretary and spokesperson Kunal Ghosh chose to attack opposition BJP and its Nandigram lawmaker Suvendu Adhikari, an erstwhile TMC leader who defected to the saffron party ahead of the 2021 state election, while paying floral tributes at a memorial there. “CPI-M harmads (goons) who were behind the massacre have now turned saffron. Suvendu Adhikari has done a great disservice to the people of Nandigram by joining hands with those who were behind the armed atrocities on peaceful anti-land grab protesters. He will not be pardoned by the people of …