The BJP on Tuesday released its third list of 19 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections
Kolkata: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled its third list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, naming 19 nominees across the state. The announcement marks a significant step as political parties gear up for the high-stakes electoral battle.
Among the most notable candidates is Madhumita Ghosh, fielded from the Haripal constituency. Ghosh, the mother of the victim in the Kolkata RG Kar Hospital rape case, has drawn public attention, with the BJP framing her nomination as a commitment to justice and women’s safety.
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The list also includes a mix of seasoned politicians, professionals, and new entrants, highlighting the party’s strategy to balance local representation with organisational strength. Candidates include doctors such as Dr Arup Kumar Das and Dr Hare Krishna Bera, alongside grassroots leaders from multiple regions.
The BJP has been steadily releasing lists as it intensifies its campaign against the ruling establishment. Party officials indicate that further lists will be announced in the coming days to finalise nominations for remaining constituencies.
Third list of BJP candidates:
- Coochbehar Dakshin: Rathindra Nath Bose
- Rajganj (SC): Dinesh Sarkar
- Islampur: Chitranjit Roy
- Hemtabad (SC): Haripada Barman
- English Bazar: Amlan Bhaduri
- Santipur: Swapna Das
- Panihati: Ratna Debnath
- Howrah Madhya: Biplab Mallick
- Uttarpara: Dipanjan Chakraborty
- Singur: Dr Arup Kumar Das
- Chandannagar: Dipanjan Kumar Guha
- Chunchura: Subir Nag
- Haripal: Madhumita Ghosh
- Tamluk: Dr Hare Krishna Bera
- Medinipur: Dr Sankar Guchhait
- Purba Medinipur Dakshin: Pranabesh Tapadar
- Katwa: Krishna Ghosh
- Sainthia (SC): Krishna Kant Saha
- Nalhati: Anil Singh
The BJP’s third candidate list signals a strategic push into key constituencies ahead of the elections, combining public sympathy, professional expertise, and grassroots influence.
Published: 25 Mar 2026, 09:27 pm IST
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