Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee, during an election rally in Haldia, took aim at the Adhikari family stronghold in West Bengal’s East Midnapore district. She announced that Abhishek Banerjee, the party’s General Secretary, would be entrusted with the responsibility of Midnapore in the future. Banerjee called for the defeat of Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP’s Nandigram candidate, criticizing his family’s dominance in politics.
The Adhikari family, rooted in Kanthi of East Midnapore since the inception of Trinamool Congress in 1998, has seen Sisir Adhikari and his sons, Suvendu and Dibyendu, actively involved in politics. Suvendu, a former Minister in Banerjee’s Cabinet, switched allegiance to BJP in 2020, prompting the entire family to join the party. They have been vocal critics of Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.
In the 2021 Assembly elections, Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram by a narrow margin. Now, he is contesting against her in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. Banerjee accused the Adhikari family of manipulating the electoral process and alleged malpractices during the polls. She vowed to expose any corruption and unfair practices.
Banerjee also raised concerns about potential irregularities in the upcoming elections, warning of possible power cuts and electoral fraud by the BJP. She criticized the BJP government’s actions and demanded accountability for alleged wrongdoings. Banerjee emphasized the need for a fair and transparent electoral process, urging authorities to uphold democracy and prevent any form of manipulation.
