BJP takes direct aim at Mamata Banerjee’s bastion as Suvendu Adhikari files nomination
April 2, 2026: In a major political development in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari has filed his nomination from Bhabanipur, the home turf of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The event saw the presence of Amit Shah, who also held a roadshow in the constituency, highlighting the Bharatiya Janata Party’s aggressive push in the state.
Adhikari’s move is being viewed as a direct political and symbolic challenge to Banerjee. In the previous elections, he had defeated her in Nandigram, setting the stage for this high-profile face-off. By entering Bhabanipur, BJP aims to boost cadre morale while attempting to dent the stronghold of the All India Trinamool Congress in the state capital.
The contest is expected to be one of the most closely watched battles in the upcoming elections, as Banerjee seeks to retain her dominance while the BJP intensifies efforts to unseat her government. Analysts believe that the psychological impact of contesting from the Chief Minister’s constituency could significantly influence voter sentiment and campaign momentum.