BJP Candidates File Nominations in Serampore as West Bengal Assembly Election Campaign Gains Momentum
Candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) filed their nomination papers in Serampore subdivision of Hooghly district on April 7, marking a key step in the run-up to the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The filings were accompanied by rallies and public gatherings across several constituencies.
Key Developments Across Constituencies
Nomination filings took place for multiple Assembly segments, including Serampore, Jangipara, Chanditala, Uttarpara, and Champdani.
- In Serampore, BJP candidate Bhaskar Bhattacharya submitted his nomination after a rally that began in Rishra and culminated at the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) office.
- Jangipara candidate Prasenjit Bag reached the nomination centre with supporters, highlighting agrarian concerns during his interaction with media.
- Chanditala nominee Debashish Mukherjee and Uttarpara candidate Dipanjan Chakraborty also filed their papers in the presence of party workers and supporters.
- In Champdani, BJP candidate Dilip Singh, who contested the previous election, completed his nomination process.
The nomination events saw significant mobilisation of party supporters, contributing to heightened political activity in the region.
Statements from Candidates
Candidates expressed confidence about their electoral prospects while addressing the media and supporters.
Bhaskar Bhattacharya pointed to the turnout at his rally as an indication of voter support. Other candidates, including Prasenjit Bag and Dipanjan Chakraborty, highlighted local issues and voter sentiment while appealing for public backing in the upcoming polls.
Senior leaders, including Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, were present during parts of the nomination process, reflecting the party’s efforts to strengthen its campaign presence in the state.
Context and Background
The nomination phase is a critical step in India’s electoral process, allowing candidates to formally enter the contest after scrutiny by election authorities. It typically follows weeks of campaigning and precedes the final phase of voter outreach.
West Bengal has historically witnessed multi-cornered contests, with the ruling Trinamool Congress and opposition parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party, engaging in competitive campaigns across constituencies.
Public Impact
For voters, the nomination stage signals the finalisation of candidates and sets the stage for informed decision-making ahead of polling. It also intensifies local campaigning, bringing constituency-level issues such as infrastructure, agriculture, and governance into sharper focus.
The visible mobilisation of supporters during nominations reflects growing political engagement as polling approaches.
With nominations now filed in key constituencies of Hooghly district, political activity in West Bengal is expected to intensify further in the coming weeks. Candidates will continue outreach efforts until campaigning concludes, ahead of vote counting scheduled for May 4, which will determine the composition of the next state government.
Inputs & Images: Hindusthan Samachar
Edited by: Pushkarini Annabathula
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Last Updated on: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 7:13 pm by Pushkarini Annabathula | Published by: Pushkarini Annabathula on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 7:13 pm | News Categories: Latest
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