“Do not touch any Trinamool office”: Suvendu Adhikari urges BJP workers to 'not do what they did'

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari struck a dual note of restraint and warning after securing a third consecutive victory from Nandigram in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Addressing a massive gathering upon his return to the constituency, he urged supporters to maintain peace and avoid retaliation, while declaring that “time is up for the oppressors” and that all past cases would be reopened through legal means.

Speaking at a victory rally attended by large crowds, Adhikari emphasized discipline among party workers. “If a dog bites a human, the human does not bite back,” he said, urging supporters not to engage in revenge politics or take the law into their own hands. He instructed workers not to target any Trinamool Congress offices and to avoid repeating what he alleged had been done to BJP supporters in the past. He also asked them to organize victory rallies only after May 9 and strictly with police permission, maintaining calm in the immediate days following the results.

Adhikari combined his appeal for peace with an assertive political roadmap. He said that within the next year, both the government and the party would work to push the BJP’s vote share in the state beyond 60%. He further declared that the party would remain in power in West Bengal for “100 years.” Stressing accountability, he warned that all alleged offenders would face action strictly through legal channels, adding that he would personally take responsibility for dealing with criminal elements.

During the speech, Adhikari turned emotional while referring to alleged harassment of his family, including CID investigations involving his 90-year-old parents. Calling the previous regime “oppressive,” he said he had been part of the 2011 political change and was now committed to bringing what he described as a “real change.” He also stated that workers who were allegedly framed in false cases would be freed and ensured justice under the law. In East Midnapore, where BJP reportedly achieved a clean sweep, the result was cited as a sign of strong public backing.

Adhikari also addressed speculation about his political future after winning from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur. He said the decision on which seat to retain would be taken by the party’s central leadership, not by him, and assured voters in both constituencies that he would not neglect his responsibilities. Thanking the people for their continued trust—having elected him multiple times as MP and MLA—he pledged to repay that “debt” through development and constant presence, reaffirming that he has been, is, and will remain with the people.