BJP Scores a Major Victory in Nandigram Cooperative ElectionsTMC Triumphs in Suvendu Adhikari’s Booth, Sparks Political Debate
The BJP has secured a decisive victory in the elections for the Kandapara Cooperative Agricultural Development Society in Nandigram.
Out of the 12 seats contested on Sunday, the BJP emerged victorious in 8, retaining its control over the cooperative. Meanwhile, the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 4 seats. A notable highlight was the TMC’s claim of victory in the booth of Leader of the Opposition and BJP MLA Suvendu Adhikari, located in Nandanayakbar.
TMC’s Claim of Victory in Suvendu Adhikari’s Booth
The TMC asserted that among its four winning candidates, one was Animesh Das, who contested from Nandanayakbar booth – Suvendu Adhikari’s home turf. The ruling party sees this as a significant political statement, questioning the BJP’s organizational strength in the region. TMC leader Bappaditya Garg stated, “For the first time, our candidate has won in Suvendu Adhikari’s booth, proving that the people of Nandigram are ready to respond democratically to BJP’s politics when given the opportunity.”
BJP’s Counterclaims
The BJP dismissed TMC’s narrative, emphasizing its overwhelming majority in the elections. Meghnad Pal, General Secretary of BJP’s Tamluk organizational district, said, “The BJP has won 8 out of 12 seats, which is a testament to Suvendu Adhikari’s leadership. Of the eight cooperative elections recently held in Nandigram, we have won seven. This indicates that TMC’s popularity in the region is at its lowest ebb.”
Pal further asserted that the BJP is confident of performing well in upcoming cooperative elections, leveraging Suvendu Adhikari’s influence in the area.
The Broader Political Context
The victory in Kandapara Cooperative elections underscores BJP’s growing grassroots reach in Nandigram, a politically sensitive constituency. However, TMC’s triumph in Suvendu Adhikari’s booth has fueled speculation about shifting voter sentiment. With both parties gearing up for future electoral battles, this result could shape strategies for the next phase of political contests in West Bengal.
