The Economic Times

West Bengal elections: Suvendu Adhikari vs Mamata Banerjee likely as BJP fields him from CMs bastion

The BJP has announced its first list of candidates for 144 West Bengal Assembly seats, notably fielding Suvendu Adhikari from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram. Adhikari's nomination from Bhabanipur positions him for a potential contest against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Dilip Ghosh will contest from Kharagpur Sadar.