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Suvendu Adhikari Explains Nandigram Exit: Why He Chose Bhabanipur Over His Old Seat
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News18•02-10-2026, 18:04
Suvendu Adhikari Explains Nandigram Exit: Why He Chose Bhabanipur Over His Old Seat
- •Suvendu Adhikari explained why he resigned from the Nandigram MLA post while retaining Bhabanipur.
- •He stated that leaving Bhabanipur would have given Mamata Banerjee, who lost in Nandigram, another chance.
- •Adhikari assured the people of Nandigram that he remains their friend and will help them three times more.
- •He sharply criticized Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress, predicting the forfeiture of opposition deposits in the by-election.
- •Adhikari claimed the Trinamool Congress is now a 'bullock cart's headlight' with no real existence.
Key Questions Answered
Suvendu Adhikari explained that he chose to retain Bhabanipur to prevent a defeated rival from getting another chance to stand if he had vacated that seat instead, while assuring Nandigram residents that he remains their dedicated friend.
In the 2026 assembly elections, Suvendu Adhikari won from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram, defeating Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur and securing victories that contributed to the BJP's historic win of 206 seats.
Suvendu Adhikari claimed that the election deposits of opposition parties, including the Left and Congress, would be completely forfeited booth by booth during the upcoming Nandigram by-election.
