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Chief Minister Ecstatic Over Record By-Elections in Nandigram
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News18•06-10-2026, 22:41
Chief Minister Ecstatic Over Record By-Elections in Nandigram
- •Chief Minister hailed the first by-elections under the BJP government as completely bloodless and peaceful without any untoward incidents.
- •Both Nandigram and Rejinagar witnessed a massive voter turnout of nearly 80 percent, setting a new record for by-elections.
- •A significant number of minority women and the younger generation voted for the BJP, drawn by inclusive development policies and welfare schemes like the Annapurna Yojana.
- •The Chief Minister expressed confidence that the ruling party will secure resounding victories with increased margins in both constituencies.
Key Questions Answered
The by-elections were held because Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari won from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur and chose to relinquish Nandigram, while Humayun Kabir of the Aam Janta Unnayan Party won from Rejinagar and Nowda and chose to give up Rejinagar.
By 5 PM on election day, the voter turnout reached 79.39 percent in Nandigram and 78.42 percent in Rejinagar, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari noting an overall turnout of 81 percent.
The BJP came to power in West Bengal for the first time, forming the government after winning 207 seats in the 2026 assembly elections.
