The political landscape of West Bengal is buzzing with the release of the BJP’s second list of candidates for the 2026 Assembly elections. While actor-turned-politician Hiraan Chatterjee has secured a ticket, the party has made a surprising move by changing his constituency. Hiraan, who is the sitting MLA of Kharagpur Sadar, has been shifted to a different seat, making room for veteran leader Dilip Ghosh in his former stronghold.

The reaction from the actor has been anything but celebratory. When approached for comments or well-wishes, Hiraan reportedly stated, “I will not accept any congratulatory messages right now.” This stoic and somewhat detached response has led many to question whether there is an underlying friction between the MLA and the party leadership regarding the seat swap.

Hiraan has been in the spotlight recently due to personal controversies and rumors regarding his political alignment. Administrative sources suggest that shifting a sitting MLA to a new territory is a calculated risk by the BJP to maximize its reach, but it remains to be seen how the local electorate will react to this change. For now, Hiraan seems focused on the battle ahead, keeping the media and supporters at a distance until the final results are out.