The BJP on Monday released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, naming candidates across constituencies in north and south Bengal. The list was finalised at a meeting of the party’s central election committee chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with senior leaders including Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh present. The announcement marks the party’s first set of candidates for the state polls.
Prominent Names In The List
- Suvendu Adhikari-fielded from Nandigram, one of the BJP’s biggest faces in Bengal politics.
- Agnimitra Paul-named from Asansol Dakshin, BJP MLA and prominent party leader.
- Rudranil Ghosh-actor-turned-politician, fielded from Shibpur.
- Swami Mangalnanda Puri Maharaj-fielded from Uluberia Dakshin, known religious figure.
- Bankim Chandra Ghosh-from Chakdaha, a known organisational leader.
- Subrata Maitra / Subrata Maiti (Panskura area)-local strong organisational name.
- Tarun Kanti Ghosh-from Deganga
BJP announces first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections pic.twitter.com/QHLfHAUNFF
— ANI (@ANI) March 16, 2026
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