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Understanding Why Suvendu Adhikari and Humayun Kabir Contest Two Seats in West Bengal Elections
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Why Suvendu Adhikari, Humayun Kabir are fighting from two seats in West Bengal polls
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Moneycontrol
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26-03-2026, 17:18
Why Suvendu Adhikari, Humayun Kabir are fighting from two seats in West Bengal polls
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BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari will contest from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, a strategic move for a safety net and BJP expansion.
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Humayun Kabir, founder of AJUP, is contesting from Rejinagar and Naoda to challenge his former party, TMC, and boost his new outfit's visibility.
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Adhikari faces a tough challenge in Bhabanipur against CM Mamata Banerjee, despite defeating her in Nandigram in 2021.
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The Representation of the People Act, 1951, allows candidates to contest from up to two constituencies, a limit set in 1996 to reduce by-elections.
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The Election Commission advocates limiting candidates to one seat to prevent unnecessary by-elections and save public funds.
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