In a major boost to the BJP’s campaign in North Kolkata, veteran leader Tapas Roy has been officially fielded from the Maniktala constituency for the 2026 Assembly Elections. Following the announcement on March 19, 2026, a beaming Tapas Roy expressed his immense satisfaction with the party’s decision. “I am extremely happy to represent Maniktala. The results will be excellent, and the BJP will perform exceptionally well across Kolkata,” he told reporters.

Tapas Roy, who recently switched sides from the TMC to the BJP, brings decades of political experience and a strong local connect in North Kolkata. His confidence stems from what he perceives as a growing anti-incumbency sentiment in the city. By securing the Maniktala ticket, Roy is now set for a high-stakes battle in his own backyard, aiming to prove his mettle against his former party.

Political analysts believe that Roy’s nomination is a strategic masterstroke by the BJP to penetrate the TMC’s urban fortress. His claim that “Kolkata will see a very good result” suggests that the saffron party is eyeing a significant surge in the capital’s seats. As the election fever peaks, all eyes are on Maniktala to see if Tapas Roy can deliver on his promise and flip the seat in favor of the BJP.