Nandigram remains central to Suvendu Adhikari’s politics as he guarantees fulfilment of his promises until 2031 and reaches out to minority voters.
BJP candidate Hasirani Rath files nomination; Suvendu says he will remain committed to Nandigram until 2031 despite shifting to Bhabanipur
By Qalam Times News Network
Haldia | September 15, 2026
Nandigram continues to hold a special place in Suvendu Adhikari’s political journey, and despite no longer representing the constituency as its MLA, he has assured local residents that his commitments to them will not be affected. Addressing a public meeting in Haldia on Tuesday, Adhikari said the responsibility for delivering on every promise made to the people of Nandigram rests with him.
The Nandigram constituency played a crucial role in Adhikari’s political rise, particularly during some of the most difficult phases of his career. Although he secured a substantial electoral victory from Nandigram, he was subsequently required to vacate the seat following legal proceedings. He has since chosen Bhabanipur as his constituency as an MLA, but sought to make it clear that the change would not mean abandoning the people of Nandigram.
Speaking ahead of the nomination filing of BJP candidate Hasirani Rath, Adhikari introduced her to the people gathered at the meeting and appealed to voters to support her with a decisive mandate. Rath is the mother of Chandranath Rath, who had previously served as a personal aide to the Chief Minister and was later killed in a brutal attack.
Adhikari told the gathering that he would continue to stand by the people of Nandigram and personally take responsibility for fulfilling the commitments made to them. He also extended his assurance up to 2031, signalling that his political and organisational engagement with the constituency would continue despite his move to Bhabanipur.
He further indicated that he would not be able to return to Nandigram for the election campaign, but expressed strong confidence in the BJP’s prospects. Adhikari predicted that the party would win by a margin far greater than many people could presently imagine.
A significant part of the meeting was devoted to Adhikari’s outreach to minority voters. The BJP has traditionally faced resistance among a large section of minority voters in Bengal, and the issue has frequently featured in political debates surrounding the party’s electoral strategy.
Addressing minority voters directly from the stage, Adhikari said they now had an opportunity to decide whether they wanted to stand with the BJP. He framed the upcoming electoral contests in Nandigram and Rejinagar as an important test of that political choice.
The appeal is significant because the BJP has been seeking to expand its support beyond its traditional voter base in West Bengal. Adhikari’s message appeared aimed at persuading minority voters to reconsider their political preferences and assess the BJP on the basis of local issues, development and political representation.
The Nandigram contest is therefore expected to attract considerable attention, not only because of Adhikari’s personal association with the constituency but also because of the BJP’s effort to consolidate its position among different sections of the electorate.
