BJP Releases 4th List Of 13 Candidates For West Bengal Polls, Names 287 Nominees So Far

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced its fourth list of candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. The latest list includes 13 new names, taking the party's total number of declared candidates to 287 out of 294 seats.

With elections approaching, political activity in the state has intensified, and parties are finalising their candidates to strengthen their campaigns.

Key Candidates Announced in Latest List

In its fourth list, the BJP has fielded several candidates across important constituencies.
Some of the key names include:

• Soma Thakur from Bagda (SC)
• Ashutosh Barma from Sitai (SC)
• Girija Shankar Roy from Natabari
• Uttam Kumar Banik from Magrahat Purba (SC)
• Debangshu Panda from Falta
• Debashish Dhar from Sonarpur Uttar
• Shyamal Hati from Howrah Dakshin
• Ranjan Kumar Paul from Panchla

Other candidates announced include Santosh Pathak (Chowrangee), Piyush Kanti Das (Chandipur), Pradeep Lodha (Garbeta), Manav Guha (Memari), and Arijit Roy (Barabani).

Change in Candidate for Maynaguri Seat

The BJP has also made a change in its candidate for the Maynaguri constituency. Dalim Roy has been named as the new candidate, replacing Kaushik Roy.

Such last-minute changes are often made based on local feedback, political strategy, or candidate performance.

BJP Nears Full Candidate List

With this announcement, the BJP has declared candidates for 287 out of 294 seats in the West Bengal Assembly. The party is expected to release the remaining names soon.
The move shows that the BJP is almost fully prepared for the upcoming elections.

West Bengal Elections to Be Held in Two Phases

The West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 will take place in two phases:

• Phase 1: April 23
• Phase 2: April 29

The results will be declared on May 4.

Regions Covered in Both Phases

Phase 1 Districts:

Elections will be held in districts such as Purulia, Bankura, Jhargram, Birbhum, East and West Midnapore, Jalpaiguri, Maldaha, Murshidabad, North and South Dinajpur, West Bardhaman, Darjeeling, Coochbehar, Alipurduar, and Kalimpong.

Phase 2 Districts:

The second phase will cover East Bardhaman, Nadia, North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly, and Kolkata.

A High-Stakes Political Battle Ahead

The 294-seat West Bengal Assembly is set to witness a tough contest between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, and the Bharatiya Janata Party.

While the TMC aims to continue its rule in the state, the BJP is trying to expand its presence and challenge the ruling party strongly.

What to Expect Next

As the election dates come closer, parties are expected to intensify campaigning across the state. Candidate announcements, rallies, and public outreach will play a key role in shaping voter opinion.

With most candidates now declared, the focus will shift to ground-level campaigning and key political narratives in the run-up to polling day.