BJP Nominates Bankim Chandra's Family Member for Naihati Assembly Constituency in 2026 Elections
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BJP fields Bankim Chandra's kin Sumitra Chatterjee in Naihati for 2026 Assembly Polls
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News18•16-03-2026, 23:36
BJP fields Bankim Chandra's kin Sumitra Chatterjee in Naihati for 2026 Assembly Polls
•BJP has announced Sumitra Chatterjee, a member of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay's family, as its candidate for the Naihati assembly constituency in the upcoming 2026 elections.
•Sumitra Chatterjee recently joined BJP and is believed to be part of a strategy to leverage Bankim Chandra's legacy in Naihati.
•This move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's controversial reference to Bankim Chandra as 'Bankim Da' in Parliament, with analysts suggesting it's a damage control effort.
•The Trinamool Congress has a strong organization in Naihati, while BJP's presence is considered weaker, facing challenges like voter list revision issues.
•The election will test Sumitra Chatterjee's ability to challenge the ruling party despite organizational disparities and local resentments.
