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Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Scripts Historic First Electoral Victory, Defeats BJP in Bihar’s Bankipur By-Election by 18,953 Votes BJP Announces Second List of 111 Candidates for 2026 West Bengal Assembly Polls
The BJP has announced its second list of 111 candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections, featuring seasoned politicians, former law enforcement officers, film personalities, and first-time contenders, as the party aims to contest all 294 seats in the state.
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Kolkata, March 19, 2026 — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday announced its second list of 111 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, continuing its effort to contest all 294 seats in the state. The list includes seasoned politicians, former law enforcement officers, film personalities, and several first‑time contenders, indicating the party’s strategy to expand its footprint across key regions of West Bengal.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its second list of 111 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, which are scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026.
This list expands on the earlier list of 144 candidates that the party released on March 16, 2026.
Among the notable names:
- Nisith Pramanik, former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, has been fielded from Mathabhanga (SC).
- Roopa Ganguly, actress and former Rajya Sabha MP, will contest from Sonarpur Dakshin.
- Rekha Patra, known for her activism linked to Sandeshkhali, is the candidate for Hingalganj (SC).
- Tapas Roy, a former Trinamool Congress leader who joined BJP, is set to contest Maniktala.
- Hiran Chatterjee, actor‑turned‑politician, is contesting from Shyampukur.
📊 Election Context
- The BJP has already announced a first list of 144 candidates earlier in March.
- With this second list of 111, the party has now declared candidates for 255 out of 294 seats in the state.
- The remaining 39 candidates are expected to be announced in a subsequent list.
- Voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
📌 Key Highlights
- BJP’s strategy combines experienced leaders with local influencers and newcomers.
- Several constituencies feature high‑profile matchups with rival parties.
- The list reflects BJP’s continued push to make inroads into traditional strongholds of TMC and Left parties.
