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Suvendu Adhikari Nandigram shock to West Bengal CM rise explained in minutes
Politics
Published on 9 May 2026
The former TMC aide who beat Mamata’s own seat
Suvendu Adhikari’s political arc spans from being a close aide of Mamata Banerjee to a decisive break with the TMC and a BJP shift in 2020. After beating Banerjee in Nandigram in 2021, his career has been marked by repeated wins as MP and MLA, plus a family legacy that continues to shape his influence.
- Adhikari left the TMC after a long proximity to Mamata Banerjee
- His 2021 Nandigram win against Mamata became a defining moment
- He brings a track record of repeated victories as MP and MLA
- Family political ties continue to support his rise and reach
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