Adhikari began his political career in 1998 with the Trinamool Congress. He worked closely with Mamata Banerjee and helped expand the party’s influence in several districts. His rise in the party remained steady, and voters elected him as an MLA in 2006.

Later, political differences pushed him to leave the TMC. He joined the Bharatiya Janata Party and quickly emerged as a strong opposition leader in the state.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, he created a major political moment by defeating Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram. The victory boosted his image as a key BJP leader in West Bengal.

Now, the 2026 election has revived their intense rivalry. The contest reflects the larger political battle between the BJP and the TMC in the state.

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The Tables Turn in Bhavanipur during the first rounds of counting. Postal ballots and early EVM results placed Adhikari slightly ahead. Bhavanipur has long been a stronghold for Banerjee, which makes the early trend surprising.

This seat has become one of the most watched contests in the state. Banerjee leads the All India Trinamool Congress, while Adhikari represents the Bharatiya Janata Party. Their rivalry has shaped the political battle in the state.

Counting is still underway. Early leads may change as officials complete more rounds of counting. The final result will confirm whether the early trend continues.

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He explained that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list is happening in West Bengal. According to him, the revision will remove fake voters. He claimed that voter IDs are being created using the names of many “fathers” for one person. He believes that this process will expose false entries.

While speaking to a YouTube channel in Patna, Thakur said that defeat and victory are part of politics. He also alleged that the candidate who defeated him used money heavily during the Bihar election.

Thakur accused the Election Commission of failing to conduct a fair election in Bisfi. He said that officials like the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police, and DDC helped the opposition. He added that 75–80% voting happened in 80 booths and claimed that CCTV footage will reveal the truth.

Commenting on West Bengal, he said Mamata Banerjee enjoys strong Muslim support and some Hindu votes. But this time, SIR in Bengal will change the result, and she will not return to power.

Thakur also predicted a big victory for the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, saying Yogi Adityanath will win comfortably.

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