The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday (March 19) announced its second list of 111 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, outlining nominees across multiple constituencies in the state. The announcement was made following a meeting of the party's Central Election Committee.
Key names and constituencies
The list features candidates for a wide range of constituencies, including both general and reserved seats. According to the list, Dadhiram Roy has been fielded from Mekliganj (SC), Nisith Pramanik from Mathabhanga (SC), and Lakshman Limbu from Madarihat (ST).
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Other notable candidates include Bharat Chetri from Kalimpong and Noman Rai from Darjeeling, indicating a focus on constituencies in North Bengal as well.
Extensive coverage across districts
The list spans several districts, covering constituencies such as Chopra, Itahar, Harischandrapur, and Farakka, among others.
In southern and central regions, candidates have been named for areas like Habra, Barrackpur, Kamarhati, Dum Dum, and Rajarhat New Town, reflecting the party's broad electoral outreach.
Further entries include constituencies such as Barasat, Gosaba, Sagar, and Kasba, along with several seats in Kolkata and adjoining regions.
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Representation across categories
The candidate list includes nominees for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) reserved seats, alongside general constituencies. This includes candidates like Sabita Barman from Itahar and Rekha Patra from Hingalganj (SC).
The list also mentions a revision with Viswajit Khan named for Bishnupur (SC). Additionally, a BJP-supported candidate, Biswajit Mahato, has been announced for Joypur.
The release of the second list signals the party's preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal. With candidates named across regions and categories, the list outlines the BJP's electoral lineup as it gears up for the upcoming contest.
