Amit Shah Joins Suvendu Adhikari for Bhabanipur Nomination Showdown

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will join BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in filing his nomination from the Bhabanipur constituency and participate in a roadshow. His participation emphasizes the importance of the contest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to campaign there.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 02-04-2026 09:16 IST | Created: 02-04-2026 09:16 IST
Amit Shah Joins Suvendu Adhikari for Bhabanipur Nomination Showdown
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In a significant move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to accompany BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as he files his nomination from the Bhabanipur assembly constituency. This decision underscores the BJP's commitment to challenging Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her stronghold.

The roadshow, set to begin from Hazra Crossing, will see Shah and Adhikari traverse through the streets of Bhabanipur, ending at the Survey Building. Party insiders report that Shah will walk with Adhikari to submit his nomination papers, marking a strategic show of unity and strength.

Expected to intensify the political battle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also slated to campaign in the constituency. Shah arrived in Kolkata shortly after midnight, highlighting the high stakes involved in this electoral contest.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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