{"id":208733,"date":"2026-03-19T18:54:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=208733"},"modified":"2026-03-19T18:54:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:24:53","slug":"bjp-unveils-2nd-candidate-list-with-111-names-strategic-changes-in-two-key-constituencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/bjp-unveils-2nd-candidate-list-with-111-names-strategic-changes-in-two-key-constituencies\/","title":{"rendered":"BJP Unveils 2nd Candidate List with 111 Names; Strategic Changes in Two Key Constituencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of 111 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, marked by strategic re-deployments and unexpected replacements. In a significant move, the party has changed its previously announced candidates for the Bishnupur and Joypur constituencies, indicating a rigorous re-assessment of ground realities. This list follows the first set of 144 names, taking the party&#8217;s total tally of announced candidates to 255.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the star attractions in the second list is former Union Minister Nisith Pramanik, who will contest from the Mathabhanga seat in Cooch Behar. Veteran actor and former MP Roopa Ganguly has been fielded from Sonarpur Dakshin, adding significant star power to the campaign in South Bengal. Another notable nomination is that of Rekha Patra, the face of the Sandeshkhali protests, who has been tasked with winning the Hingalganj assembly seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The list also features influential names such as Arjun Singh from Noapara and Dibyendu Adhikari, brother of LoP Suvendu Adhikari, from Egra. Legal firebrand Koustav Bagchi has been nominated from Barrackpore, signaling the party\u2019s intent to give tough competition in the industrial belt. By replacing candidates in two seats and fielding experienced parliamentarians for assembly roles, the BJP has sent a clear message: it is prioritizing &#8220;winnability&#8221; over everything else. With only 45 seats remaining, the final phase of candidates is expected to be released shortly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its second list of 111 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, marked by strategic re-deployments and unexpected replacements. In a significant move, the party has changed its previously announced candidates for the Bishnupur and Joypur constituencies, indicating a rigorous re-assessment of ground realities. 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