The BJP has announced 111 more candidates for the 2026 WB Assembly Elections. Heavyweights like Roopa Ganguly and Nisith Pramanik feature in the strategic second list.
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On March 19, 2026, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified the political battle in West Bengal by releasing its second list of 111 candidates. With this announcement, the party has now declared 255 candidates out of the total 294 assembly seats.
The move highlights a calculated strategy combining celebrity appeal with strong grassroots leadership, aiming to challenge the ruling TMC across both urban and rural constituencies.
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1. The Big Names: Star Power Meets Political Experience
The BJP has fielded a mix of experienced leaders, new entrants, and influential faces emerging from recent protests. This list is being seen as a strong attempt to disrupt TMC’s dominance.
Key Highlights from the List:
- Roopa Ganguly: The well-known actor and former MP will contest from Sonarpur Dakshin
- Nisith Pramanik: Former Union Minister contesting from Mathabhanga (SC)
- Tapas Roy: Former TMC leader fielded from Maniktala in Kolkata
- Rekha Patra: Face of Sandeshkhali protests contesting from Hingalganj (SC)
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2. Constituency Breakdown: Strategic Placements
The second list targets crucial regions such as North 24 Parganas, Kolkata, and Jangalmahal—areas considered politically significant.
Key Constituencies:
- Barrackpur – Koustav Bagchi: Focus on industrial workers and youth voters
- Sandeshkhali (ST) – Sanat Sardar: Focus on law and order issues
- Entally – Priyanka Tibrewal: High-profile urban contest in Kolkata
- Jhargram – Sabyasachi Dutta: Strengthening tribal and rural base
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JanDrishti Quick Analysis
The BJP’s strategy clearly emphasizes winnability over loyalty. By including former TMC leaders and protest figures, the party is trying to tap into local dissatisfaction.
The inclusion of Sandeshkhali protest faces indicates a strong attempt to turn regional issues into a statewide narrative.
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3. West Bengal Polls 2026: The Road Ahead
With elections scheduled in multiple phases, BJP’s early announcement gives it a clear advantage in campaigning and booth-level organization.
Election Schedule:
- Phase 1: April 23, 2026 (152 seats)
- Phase 2: April 29, 2026 (142 seats)
- Results: May 4, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How many lists has BJP released so far?
BJP has released two lists—144 candidates in the first and 111 in the second.
Q2. Is Suvendu Adhikari contesting in this list?
No, his name was included in the first list. He is contesting from Nandigram and Bhabanipur.
Q3. Who is the BJP candidate for Maniktala?
Tapas Roy, a former TMC leader, is contesting from Maniktala.
Q4. When will the election results be declared?
The results will be announced on May 4, 2026.
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