Nandigram Turns Headache For Mamata Banerjee As TMC Leaders Avoid Electoral Fight

Kolkata: Nandigram, the hottest seat of West Bengal, is again in the headlines. There is a lot of unrest within TMC regarding this seat. The biggest headache is, who will you fight? In 2021, Subhendu Adhikari had defeated Mamata Banerjee in this seat. Since then Nandigram has become the most prestigious seat of Bengal. It is more a question of respect than victory or defeat.

Are TMC leaders afraid of fighting from Nandigram?

Party sources are saying that the leadership tried many leaders, but no one is ready. There is only one fear in everyone's mind, Shubhendu's local hold and BJP's strong network. No one wants to take the risk of defeat. Who will stake their politics by fighting for the seat that BJP snatched from Mamata Didi? At present TMC has not said anything officially, but everyone knows the inside story.

Which leaders' names were being floated?

The first name that came was the holy tax. He has just returned to TMC after leaving BJP. But he clearly refused to contest elections now. The second name was that of Sheikh Sufiyan, but he too is avoiding active election duty. Meaning the party is running out of options. No local strong face is being found.

Why is Shubhendu Adhikari considered so strong?

Nandigram is the stronghold of CM Shubhendu. After defeating Mamata in 2021, her reign became further confirmed. Cadres are sitting in every village. BJP calls Nandigram its biggest victory in every rally. TMC knows that if it is taken lightly here then insult is certain. Defeating Shubhendu means cutting the nose of BJP, it is not easy.

What is the biggest tension for Mamata Banerjee?

Didi wants a candidate who is local, has influence among the people, and can give direct competition to BJP. But the problem is that such a face is not visible in the party. On top of that, if we lose, the message will go across Bengal that TMC has become weak. Therefore, it is believed that the final ticket will be decided by Mamata Banerjee herself. The risk is very big.

Will there be a big fight again in Nandigram?

If by-elections are held, Nandigram will again become national news. This seat is a tough question for both BJP and TMC. The scene of 2021 may repeat. Both parties have already started laying the chessboard. It is certain that the temperature will rise further in Nandigram in the coming days.