Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Suvendu Adhikari Challenges Abhishek Banerjee to Contest from Diamond Harbour
In the West Bengal Assembly, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari challenged Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour.
Adhikari dismissed Banerjee's claims about settling scores in 2031, stating that Banerjee should prove his courage by contesting from Diamond Harbour.
The political sparring continued as Adhikari addressed complaints about the Opposition speakers' list, stating that the Assembly would not intervene in Opposition disputes.
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged that despite his name being on the speakers' list, he was denied the opportunity to speak, indicating the BJP government's disinterest in Opposition criticism.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari challenged Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour.
Adhikari dismissed Banerjee's claims about settling scores in 2031.
Political sparring continued as Adhikari addressed complaints about the Opposition speakers' list.
Adhikari stated that the Assembly would not intervene in Opposition disputes.
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged that he was denied the opportunity to speak despite his name being on the speakers' list.
- Who
- Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee
- What
- Political sparring and challenge to contest from Diamond Harbour
- When
- Wednesday, during the West Bengal Assembly session
- Where
- West Bengal Assembly
- Why
- In response to Abhishek Banerjee's remarks about settling scores in 2031
BJP's Stance
Trinamool Congress's Stance
Political Challenge
BJP's Stance
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari challenged Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour, dismissing his claims about settling scores in 2031.
Trinamool Congress's Stance
Abhishek Banerjee called for party workers to note developments and promised to settle scores in 2031.
Speakers' List Dispute
BJP's Stance
Adhikari stated that the Assembly would not intervene in Opposition disputes and that the Opposition's chief whip is responsible for submitting the list of speakers.
Trinamool Congress's Stance
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh alleged that despite his name being on the speakers' list, he was denied the opportunity to speak, indicating the BJP government's disinterest in Opposition criticism.
- Chief Minister
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Trinamool Congress Leader
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Contested Constituency
- Diamond Harbour
- Opposition MLA
- Alifa Ahmed
- Trinamool Congress MLA
- Kunal Ghosh