The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced that the mother of a former aide to Suvendu Banerjee, who was murdered in 2023, will stand as its candidate in the Nandigram by‑poll.
The decision comes amid rising political tensions in West Bengal after the aide’s death, a case that has drawn national attention.
BJP hopes the nomination will consolidate anti‑Left votes in the area, while opponents warn that the move could inflame communal sentiments.
The by‑poll is scheduled to be held soon, with the Left Front and other parties also fielding candidates.
