Suvendu Adhikari warns BJP workers: Don't copy TMC's post-poll violence
Synopsis
Suvendu Adhikari's victory lap in Nandigram came with a pointed warning: don't become what you fought against. Having swept East Midnapore 16-0 and personally defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes, Adhikari is now trying to hold back the tide of post-poll retribution — a challenge as significant as the election itself.
Key Takeaways
Suvendu Adhikari won a third consecutive term from Nandigram and simultaneously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes .
BJP swept all 16 Assembly seats in East Midnapore , a former TMC stronghold.
Adhikari urged BJP workers to avoid post-poll violence, calling peace their
Suvendu Adhikari on 6 May urged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Nandigram to reject what he called the Trinamool Congress (TMC) culture of post-election violence, delivering his first speech to constituents after winning a third consecutive term from the Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district, West Bengal. Adhikari appealed for restraint even as he acknowledged the hardships BJP workers had reportedly endured over the past 15 years.
Adhikari's Appeal for Peace
Speaking directly to his supporters, Adhikari drew a firm line against retaliatory action.
Point of View
And the pressure on ground-level BJP workers — many of whom reportedly faced years of intimidation — will be immense. The more consequential signal is his promise to reopen cases through the new state government: if pursued selectively, it risks looking like political vendetta dressed as justice. The BJP's credibility in Bengal now hinges on whether its governance model genuinely differs from what it replaced, or merely replicates it under a different flag.
NationPress
10 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Suvendu Adhikari say about post-poll violence?
Adhikari urged BJP workers in Nandigram not to take the law into their own hands or emulate what he described as TMC's culture of post-election violence. He said maintaining peace was their first responsibility now that the elections were over.
How did Suvendu Adhikari perform in the West Bengal elections?
Adhikari won a third consecutive term from Nandigram and also won from Bhabanipur in South Kolkata, defeating outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by over 15,000 votes — a rare instance of a candidate winning two seats simultaneously.
How did BJP perform in East Midnapore district?
BJP won all 16 Assembly constituencies in East Midnapore, a district previously considered a TMC stronghold, marking a complete sweep of the region.
When is the new West Bengal cabinet oath ceremony?
The oath ceremony for the new BJP-led West Bengal cabinet is reportedly scheduled for 9 May. Adhikari asked party workers to hold victory processions only after the ceremony and with prior administrative permission.
What development promises did Adhikari make for Nandigram?
Adhikari promised to build a new English-medium school and an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) college in Nandigram, saying it was now his turn to serve constituents who had kept faith in him.
