Nandigram assembly constituency is set for a high-octane battle with the TMC supremo contesting from the seat against Suvendu Adhikari, who recently switched over to the BJP.
BJP has announced Suvendu Adhikari as its Nandigram candidate, pitting the protégé against mentor Mamata in a poll battle that experts say will be a ‘war for political existence’.
BJP state chief Dilip Ghosh’s name is being pushed by supporters for CM post after TMC rebel Suvendu Adhikari emerges as tough challenger, party leaders say. There is also Mukul Roy.
Mukul Roy, Suvendu Adhikari and Sovan Chatterjee, all accused in Saradha chit fund scam & Narada sting cases, are now in BJP and hold significant posts.
Adhikari, who recently defected from TMC, said BJP is the world's largest political party and is dedicated to the service of the nation, while in TMC there is no discipline.
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