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As counting trends for West Bengal election results 2026 continue on May 4, one name is dominating the conversation - Suvendu Adhikari. The former TMC leader, now BJP’s key face in Bengal, is being seen as a frontrunner in the Chief Minister race as the party pushes for a historic first government in the state.
Adhikari’s rise makes this moment even more interesting. Once a close aide of Mamata Banerjee during the Nandigram movement, he is now leading BJP’s challenge against her stronghold. Early trends show him ahead in Nandigram but trailing in Bhabanipur, keeping the CM question open. As results take shape, the big question remains - will Suvendu Adhikari be BJP’s CM pick if the party forms the government?
As per trends (around 3:30 pm):






This mixed performance shows that while Adhikari retains stronghold areas, the contest remains competitive overall.
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Suvendu Adhikari is a senior BJP leader from Contai in East Midnapore district.
The Nandigram movement of 2007 was a turning point in Bengal politics.
In 2021, he defeated Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram - a moment that earned him the ‘giant killer’ tag and national recognition.
In December 2020, he joined BJP in the presence of Amit Shah.
Key reasons:
Impact:
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Adhikari is seen as BJP’s most credible Bengali leader with a strong voter base.
Key factors:
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