Dilip Ghosh Predicts BJP Sweep in Upcoming West Bengal Bypolls

West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh has signaled a bold electoral strategy, declaring that the Bharatiya Janata Party is primed for a decisive victory in the Nandigram and Rejinagar bypolls. The party is banking on a wave of public support, framing the contest as a referendum on its recent governance.

Editorial·September 8, 2026·reads: 2,644

Dilip Ghosh Predicts BJP Sweep in Upcoming West Bengal Bypolls

The Election Commission has scheduled the voting for October 6, with final results expected by October 9. These seats became vacant following the resignations of Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari and Rejinagar’s Humayun Kabir. The upcoming contest is part of a broader cycle of by-elections, which also includes regions in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Formal proceedings begin on September 9 with the official Gazette notification. Candidates have until September 16 to file their nominations, followed by a scrutiny period on September 17. The withdrawal of candidatures is permitted through September 19, setting the stage for the final ballot. The entire electoral sequence, including the final tally, is slated to conclude by October 11.