West Bengal's Adhikari family shifts from TMC to BJP, reshaping the political landscape.

The Adhikari family’s shift from the Trinamool Congress to the Bharatiya Janata Party is reshaping West Bengal’s political landscape ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Once central to the TMC, the family, led by former Union Minister Sisir Adhikari and son Suvendu, has transferred a grassroots network to the BJP, intensifying competition in Purba Medinipur district. With narrow margins in key constituencies like Tamluk, the battle for these seats hinges on local influence and shifting loyalties.