Suvendu Adhikari to retain Bhabanipur seat, vacate Nandigram
The newly elected Bengal Chief Minister has officially announced the decision to retain the Bhavani Pur assembly constituency while vacating the Nandigram seat. Following the recent assembly elections, the Chief Minister emerged victorious in both constituencies, including a highly contested and crucial battle in Bhavani Pur against a prominent political rival. According to legislative protocol, an elected representative cannot hold two assembly seats simultaneously and must resign from one. Consequently, after taking the oath as a Member of the Legislative Assembly from Bhavani Pur, the Chief Minister confirmed the resignation from the Nandigram constituency. The decision highlights the strategic importance of the Bhavani Pur seat, which witnessed a fierce electoral contest. The oath-taking ceremony for the Chief Minister and other newly elected Members of the Legislative Assembly is currently underway and will continue until the prescribed time. This move officially solidifies the Chief Minister's representation…
13 May 10:40 · India Today