BJP candidate Debangshu Panda has secured a decisive victory in the Falta Assembly repoll election 2026, giving the party a major political boost in one of West Bengal’s most high-profile contests. According to the final Election Commission figures, Panda won the seat by a margin of 1,09,021 votes.&nbsp;The Falta repoll drew statewide attention after Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan announced his withdrawal from the contest shortly before voting, even though his name remained on the ballot paper. The development turned the election into a direct contest mainly between the BJP’s Debangshu Panda and CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi.&nbsp;As counting progressed, Panda maintained a commanding lead throughout the day. In the final results, the BJP candidate secured 1,49,666 votes, while CPI(M)’s SN Kurmi finished a distant second with 40,645 votes. Congress candidate Abdur Razzak Molla stood third with 10,084 votes, while Jahangir Khan slipped to fourth place with 7,783 votes after withdrawing from the race before polling.<h2>Falta repoll turns politically significant</h2>What initially appeared to be a routine repoll later emerged as a politically important contest in South 24 Parganas. BJP leaders claimed the trend reflected public support for what they described as a free and fair electoral process.&nbsp;The Election Commission had ordered fresh polling across all 285 booths in Falta following allegations of irregularities during the April 29 voting. Complaints included suspected attempts to tamper with EVMs and reports of suspicious substances found at several polling stations.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japan-to-monitor-social-media-to-track-visa-overstayers-and-illegal-workers-1779617437049">Japan to monitor social media to track visa overstayers and illegal workers</a>&nbsp;The repoll was held on May 21 under tight security arrangements, with nearly 35 companies of central forces deployed across the constituency. More than 87 per cent of the 2.36 lakh voters reportedly cast their votes during the repoll.&nbsp;<h2>TMC faces pressure after Jahangir Khan's withdrawal</h2>The result is also being seen as politically sensitive for the Trinamool Congress, especially after Jahangir Khan’s sudden withdrawal triggered criticism within sections of the party. The episode also intensified political scrutiny around TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who represents the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency that includes Falta.&nbsp;Until recently, TMC leaders had projected Falta as a stronghold in the Diamond Harbour region. However, the current counting trend has sharply changed the political narrative, with BJP leaders now focusing on the scale of Panda’s final victory margin as the last rounds of counting continue.

Jahangir Khan’s sudden withdrawal triggered criticism within the Trinamool Congress and increased political scrutiny around TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, whose Diamond Harbour constituency includes Falta.

BJP candidate Debangshu Panda has secured a decisive victory in the Falta Assembly repoll election 2026, giving the party a major political boost in one of West Bengal’s most high-profile contests. According to the final Election Commission figures, Panda won the seat by a margin of 1,09,021 votes. The Falta repoll drew statewide attention after Trinamool Congress candidate Jahangir Khan announced his withdrawal from the contest shortly before voting, even though his name remained on the ballot paper. The development turned the election into a direct contest mainly between the BJP’s Debangshu Panda and CPI(M) candidate Sambhu Nath Kurmi. As counting progressed, Panda maintained a commanding lead throughout the day. In the final results, the BJP candidate secured 1,49,666 votes, while CPI(M)’s SN Kurmi finished a distant second with 40,645 votes. Congress candidate Abdur Razzak Molla stood third with 10,084 votes, while Jahangir Khan slipped to fourth place with 7,783 votes after withdrawing from the race before polling. Falta repoll turns politically significant What initially appeared to be a routine repoll later emerged as a politically important contest in South 24 Parganas. BJP leaders claimed the trend reflected public support for what they described as a free and fair electoral process. The Election Commission had ordered fresh polling across all 285 booths in Falta following allegations of irregularities during the April 29 voting. Complaints included suspected attempts to tamper with EVMs and reports of suspicious substances found at several polling stations. Also Read: Japan to monitor social media to track visa overstayers and illegal workers The repoll was held on May 21 under tight security arrangements, with nearly 35 companies of central forces deployed across the constituency. More than 87 per cent of the 2.36 lakh voters reportedly cast their votes during the repoll. TMC faces pressure after Jahangir Khan's withdrawal The result is also being seen as politically sensitive for the Trinamool Congress, especially after Jahangir Khan’s sudden withdrawal triggered criticism within sections of the party. The episode also intensified political scrutiny around TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, who represents the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency that includes Falta. Until recently, TMC leaders had projected Falta as a stronghold in the Diamond Harbour region. However, the current counting trend has sharply changed the political narrative, with BJP leaders now focusing on the scale of Panda’s final victory margin as the last rounds of counting continue.

Jahangir Khan’s sudden withdrawal triggered criticism within the Trinamool Congress and increased political scrutiny around TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, whose Diamond Harbour constituency includes Falta.

BJP’s Debangshu Panda wins West Bengal’s Falta repoll by over 1 lakh votes, Jahangir Khan slips to fourth

A jhalmuri vendor from West Bengal who became widely known after serving snacks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha election campaign has alleged that he received death and bomb threats over the phone following the incident.&nbsp;Vikram Sao, a resident of Jhargram, said he approached the police after receiving threatening calls and messages. According to reports, the alleged threats were sent through WhatsApp after Sao served jhalmuri to the Prime Minister during his election rally in Krishnanagar in April.&nbsp;Speaking to ANI, Sao said, “I have reported it to the police station. I received a threatening call. I have been given police security for safety.”&nbsp;Police have reportedly provided security to the vendor after he lodged a complaint regarding the threats. The matter has triggered political reactions in the state, with BJP leaders condemning the incident and accusing certain groups of trying to create unrest.Reacting to the development, West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that attempts to create tension in the country through such actions would not succeed and warned of a strong response.&nbsp;Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, “A few people cause tension in India by doing such things. That time is now gone. It is our Government now. Everything will be responded to well,” as quoted by ANI.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-preparing-fresh-strike-on-iran-trump-us-military-members-cancel-memorial-day-weekend-plans-1779517991799">US preparing fresh strike on Iran? Trump, US military members cancel Memorial Day weekend plans</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Ghosh also criticised Mamata Banerjee over her meeting with Trinamool Congress MLAs regarding protests against the alleged “bulldozer culture”.&nbsp;Targeting the West Bengal government, Ghosh claimed such discussions should have taken place earlier when people were facing difficulties in the state.&nbsp;“Earlier, the CM had no idea what was happening in Bengal... If the meetings that they are conducting now were conducted earlier and understood people's suffering, the scenario would be something different.”

Vikram Sao, a jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram, said he contacted the police after allegedly receiving threatening calls and messages.

A jhalmuri vendor from West Bengal who became widely known after serving snacks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Lok Sabha election campaign has alleged that he received death and bomb threats over the phone following the incident. Vikram Sao, a resident of Jhargram, said he approached the police after receiving threatening calls and messages. According to reports, the alleged threats were sent through WhatsApp after Sao served jhalmuri to the Prime Minister during his election rally in Krishnanagar in April. Speaking to ANI, Sao said, “I have reported it to the police station. I received a threatening call. I have been given police security for safety.” Police have reportedly provided security to the vendor after he lodged a complaint regarding the threats. The matter has triggered political reactions in the state, with BJP leaders condemning the incident and accusing certain groups of trying to create unrest. Reacting to the development, West Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that attempts to create tension in the country through such actions would not succeed and warned of a strong response. Speaking to reporters, Ghosh said, “A few people cause tension in India by doing such things. That time is now gone. It is our Government now. Everything will be responded to well,” as quoted by ANI. Also Read: US preparing fresh strike on Iran? Trump, US military members cancel Memorial Day weekend plans Meanwhile, Ghosh also criticised Mamata Banerjee over her meeting with Trinamool Congress MLAs regarding protests against the alleged “bulldozer culture”. Targeting the West Bengal government, Ghosh claimed such discussions should have taken place earlier when people were facing difficulties in the state. “Earlier, the CM had no idea what was happening in Bengal... If the meetings that they are conducting now were conducted earlier and understood people's suffering, the scenario would be something different.”

Vikram Sao, a jhalmuri vendor from Jhargram, said he contacted the police after allegedly receiving threatening calls and messages.

West Bengal Jhalmuri vendor who served PM Modi alleges death, bomb threats

Suvendu Adhikari was officially announced on Friday (May 8) as the first-ever chief minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal after the saffron partys' landslide victory in the recent assembly elections that saw the end of the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. A former TMC leader who started his political career with Congress Party, Adhikari has had a long political journey. Here are 10 fast facts about him.<h2>Suvendu Adhikari: Birth and Background</h2>Suvendu Adhikari was born on 15 December 1970 in Karkuli near Contai in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.He is from a prominent political family belonging to the Mahishya community.He is the son of Sisir Kumar Adhikari, who was a former Union Minister and Member of Parliament.<h2>Suvendu Adhikari family, marital status</h2>Adhikari has two brothers, Dibyendu Adhikari and Soumendu Adhikari, who are also politicians. He is unmarried, having decided to be celibate, under the influence of some Indian freedom fighters.<h2>Suvendu Adhikari Education</h2>Suvendu Adhikari holds a master's degree from Rabindra Bharati University.<h2>How Suvendu Adhikari came into politics</h2>Suvendu Adhikari began his political career with the Indian National Congress in 1995 as a municipal councillor in Contai. He later joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with his father in 1998.<h2>Suvendu Adhikari led TMC's political movements in West Bengal</h2>Adhikari came to prominence in the heyday of the Trinamool Congress. He played a major role in the 2006–07 Singur and Nandigram anti-land acquisition agitations. These movements gained the TMC massive support against the then Left Front government and helped catapult it to power.<h2>Suvendu Adhikari in elections</h2>Suvendu Adhikari was elected a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Kanthi Dakshin in 2006.He was a TMC parliamentarian from Tamluk in 2009 and 2014.He became an MLA from Nandigram in 2016 under the TMC.Later, he parted ways with the TMC and, in 2021, was elected MLA again from Nandigram on a BJP ticket.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/west-bengal-election-results-who-is-suvendu-adhikari-tmc-rebel-bjp-strongman-who-beat-mamata-in-2021-now-top-cm-contender-1777892428460">West Bengal Election Results: Who is Suvendu Adhikari? TMC rebel, BJP strongman who beat Mamata in 2021, now top CM contender</a><h2>How Suvendu Adhikari left TMC</h2>Due to controversies, rivalries with Mamata Banarjee, and inner-party conflicts, Suvendu Adhikari resigned from the TMC in late 2020 and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).Soon, he became the face of the BJP in West Bengal, helping its rise over the past five years.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/west-bengal-violence-bjp-leader-suvendu-adhikari-alleges-chandranath-murder-pre-planned-1778165970144/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/west-bengal-violence-bjp-leader-suvendu-adhikari-alleges-chandranath-murder-pre-planned-1778165970144/embed</a><h2>How Suvendu Adhikari directly contested and won against Mamata Banerjee twice</h2>Suvendu Adhikari defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Nandigram constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, he again defeated Mamata from the Bhawanipur constituency.<h2>Suvendu Adhikari: From Leader of the Opposition to chief minister of West Bengal</h2>Suvendu Adhikari served as Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from 2021 to 2026, leading the BJP in the House. He has been the de facto leader of the West Bengal BJP unit.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/not-the-first-time-chandranath-rath-is-not-the-only-suvendu-adhikari-aide-to-die-under-mysterious-circumstances-all-details-here-pradip-jha-1778139182978">Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here</a><h2>Suvendu's political life comes full circle with the West Bengal chief minister post</h2>The 2026 Assembly elections marked a milestone for both Suvendu Adhikari and the BJP, which went from no seats to 207 seats. Adhikari played a central role in the BJP's historic victory, which ended the TMC's 15-year rule.This year as well, he won again from Nandigram.

Suvendu Adhikari has been named the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal after a landslide election victory. Here are 10 fast facts about his family, education and political journey.

Suvendu Adhikari was officially announced on Friday (May 8) as the first-ever chief minister of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal after the saffron partys' landslide victory in the recent assembly elections that saw the end of the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. A former TMC leader who started his political career with Congress Party, Adhikari has had a long political journey. Here are 10 fast facts about him. Suvendu Adhikari: Birth and Background Suvendu Adhikari was born on 15 December 1970 in Karkuli near Contai in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal. He is from a prominent political family belonging to the Mahishya community. He is the son of Sisir Kumar Adhikari, who was a former Union Minister and Member of Parliament. Suvendu Adhikari family, marital status Adhikari has two brothers, Dibyendu Adhikari and Soumendu Adhikari, who are also politicians. He is unmarried, having decided to be celibate, under the influence of some Indian freedom fighters. Suvendu Adhikari Education Suvendu Adhikari holds a master's degree from Rabindra Bharati University. How Suvendu Adhikari came into politics Suvendu Adhikari began his political career with the Indian National Congress in 1995 as a municipal councillor in Contai. He later joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) with his father in 1998. Suvendu Adhikari led TMC's political movements in West Bengal Adhikari came to prominence in the heyday of the Trinamool Congress. He played a major role in the 2006–07 Singur and Nandigram anti-land acquisition agitations. These movements gained the TMC massive support against the then Left Front government and helped catapult it to power. Suvendu Adhikari in elections Suvendu Adhikari was elected a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Kanthi Dakshin in 2006. He was a TMC parliamentarian from Tamluk in 2009 and 2014. He became an MLA from Nandigram in 2016 under the TMC. Later, he parted ways with the TMC and, in 2021, was elected MLA again from Nandigram on a BJP ticket. Also read: West Bengal Election Results: Who is Suvendu Adhikari? TMC rebel, BJP strongman who beat Mamata in 2021, now top CM contender How Suvendu Adhikari left TMC Due to controversies, rivalries with Mamata Banarjee, and inner-party conflicts, Suvendu Adhikari resigned from the TMC in late 2020 and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Soon, he became the face of the BJP in West Bengal, helping its rise over the past five years. https://www.wionews.com/videos/west-bengal-violence-bjp-leader-suvendu-adhikari-alleges-chandranath-murder-pre-planned-1778165970144/embed How Suvendu Adhikari directly contested and won against Mamata Banerjee twice Suvendu Adhikari defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Nandigram constituency in the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections. In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election, he again defeated Mamata from the Bhawanipur constituency. Suvendu Adhikari: From Leader of the Opposition to chief minister of West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari served as Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from 2021 to 2026, leading the BJP in the House. He has been the de facto leader of the West Bengal BJP unit. Also read: Not the first time? Before Chandranath Rath, three other Suvendu Adhikari aides died under mysterious circumstances | All details here Suvendu's political life comes full circle with the West Bengal chief minister post The 2026 Assembly elections marked a milestone for both Suvendu Adhikari and the BJP, which went from no seats to 207 seats. Adhikari played a central role in the BJP's historic victory, which ended the TMC's 15-year rule. This year as well, he won again from Nandigram.

Suvendu Adhikari has been named the first BJP chief minister of West Bengal after a landslide election victory. Here are 10 fast facts about his family, education and political journey.

Suvendu Adhikari: 10 fast facts about the leader set to be first BJP chief minister of West Bengal

The BJP’s impending chief ministerial choice in West Bengal has everybody guessing. Suvendhu Adhikari’s name has propped up constantly, but a look at the party’s past unconventional moves tells us that the choice of the Narendra Modi-led party may not be so obvious.

BJP’s impending chief ministerial choice in West Bengal has everybody guessing. Suvendhu Adhikari’s name has propped up constantly, but a look at the party’s past unconventional moves tells us that the choice of Narendra Modi-led party may not be so obvious. Written by Kenisha Arora

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