Political journey: Big turning point from Congress to BJP
After playing a key role in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress for a long time, his joining the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2020 was a major political turning point. This decision not only changed his personal image but also created a new stir in the politics of Bengal. After defeating Mamata Banerjee in the 2021 Nandigram elections, he emerged as a central face in the state politics. Since then his stature has been continuously increasing.
#WATCH | Kolkata: On the early trends, West Bengal LoP and BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari, says, “This time there’s a Hindu consolidation, and the way Muslims vote for TMC, they have not done that this time. Some votes have gone to the pro-Muslim… pic.twitter.com/i9DA3Lpq8B
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