From Nandigram to Bhabanipur: Suvendu Adhikari's Rise Against Mamata

In West Bengal politics, Suvendu Adhikari has emerged as the most formidable challenger to Mamata Banerjee. Once a key leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and a central figure in the Nandigram movement, Adhikari played a crucial role in Mamata's rise against the Left. However, after shifting to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2020, he directly challenged his former mentor. His victory over Mamata in Nandigram in 2021 marked a turning point, and recent developments in Bhabanipur further reinforce his image as a "giant killer" in Bengal politics.