Mathabhanga, April 15 -- In a high-stakes move to solidify its presence in North Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially fielded former Union Minister Nisith Pramanik from the Mathabhanga (SC) constituency for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections.

The announcement, made as part of the party's second candidate list on March 19, 2026, transforms the home of the revered Siddheswari Kali Bari temple into a primary theatre for political dominance.

Pramanik, currently a prominent youth leader and the sitting MLA from Dinhata, is shifting his focus to Mathabhanga--a region where the Rajbanshi community holds significant electoral sway.

The race for Mathabhanga, an SC-reserved seat, has become a microcosm of the lar...