Nandigram's Political Spotlight: Abhishek Banerjee's Electoral Plans Stir Speculation

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee dismissed speculation about his candidacy from Nandigram, emphasizing that any decision on his seat will be at the party's discretion. As political debates intensify in Bengal, Nandigram remains central in the state's political theater ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday addressed rumors regarding his potential candidacy from West Bengal's Nandigram, clarifying he would stand from any seat, including Nandigram or Darjeeling, should the party decide.

With the BJP notably silent on the matter, Banerjee labeled the debate a 'manufactured flutter', refocusing on internal party discipline. He affirmed his commitment to the party's directives, suggesting 'Sukanta Majumdar's inner wish' might inspire the speculation.

Amid Bengal's heated political climate, sparked originally by a 2007 protest against land acquisition, Nandigram remains emblematic. As the 2026 Assembly polls loom, Banerjee's electoral prospects, controlled by party dynamics, continue to captivate the political narrative.

(With inputs from agencies.)