BJP dominates nomination count with 37,565, AITC secures 9,328 nominations in WB Panchayat Polls

West Bengal is preparing for the highly anticipated Panchayat General Elections, set to take place on July 8. This single-phased voting process will encompass the gram panchayats, panchayat samitis, and zila parishads, making it a crucial event ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

As the nomination period commenced on June 9 and concluded on June 15, the State Election Commission has announced that the counting of votes will occur on July 11.

In a significant development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has emerged as a frontrunner in terms of nominations received for the Panchayat General Elections. With a staggering count of 37,565 nominations, the BJP has showcased its strength and determination to make substantial inroads in West Bengal's political landscape. This notable lead in nominations positions the party as a formidable contender against the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC).

In comparison, the AITC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has secured 9,328 nominations. While this is a significant number, it places them behind the BJP, setting the stage for an intense electoral battle in the state.

The cumulative report on nominations reveals the participation and competition witnessed in West Bengal's political landscape

• Aam Aadmi Party (AAP): 0
• Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP): 102
• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 37,565
• Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)): 30,249
• Indian National Congress (INC): 7,369
• National People's Party (NPP): 1
• All India Forward Bloc (AIFB): 765
• All India Trinamool Congress (AITC): 9,328
• Independent Candidates: 4,310
• Others: 3,736
• Total Nominations: 93,425

West Bengal, with its 3,317 gram panchayats, is set to witness a keenly contested electoral battle. The results of the Panchayat General Elections will have a substantial impact on the state's local governance and also serve as a precursor to the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections.