The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified the political temperature in West Bengal by releasing its sixth list of candidates for the upcoming assembly elections. In a strategic move, the party has announced only one name in this installment—Rakesh Singh, who will be contesting from the prestigious Kolkata Port constituency.

Following a series of announcements where 144 candidates were named in the first phase, 112 in the second, 19 in the third, 13 in the fourth, and 5 in the fifth, the addition of Rakesh Singh marks a focused approach on key battlegrounds. Singh’s candidacy comes shortly after he was granted interim bail by the Calcutta High Court specifically to contest the polls. Known for his grassroots influence in the port area, the BJP is banking on his leadership to challenge the ruling party’s dominance in this sector. This announcement sets the stage for a fierce triangular contest in one of Kolkata’s most sensitive zones.