{"id":214128,"date":"2026-04-05T12:01:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:31:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=214128"},"modified":"2026-04-05T12:01:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T06:31:12","slug":"bjp-releases-5th-list-candidates-changed-in-three-key-seats-across-bengal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/bjp-releases-5th-list-candidates-changed-in-three-key-seats-across-bengal\/","title":{"rendered":"BJP Releases 5th List! Candidates Changed in Three Key Seats Across Bengal"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its fifth list of candidates for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, introducing significant changes in three constituencies. The decision to swap candidates at this crucial juncture reflects the party&#8217;s dynamic strategy to counter anti-incumbency and strengthen its grassroots appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The spotlight is firmly on the Dum Dum constituency, where the party has fielded Sourav Sikdar. Sourav is the nephew of the late veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Tapan Sikdar. By choosing a candidate with such a strong political lineage, the BJP aims to consolidate its traditional support base and tap into the emotional legacy of the elder Sikdar. Political analysts suggest that these late-stage adjustments in the fifth list are a calculated move by the central leadership to ensure maximum winnability in challenging territories. 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