A massive rally featuring candidates from all 15 wards began from the Tri-Junction. Accompanied by drums, slogans and thousands of party workers and supporters carrying flags bearing the lotus symbol, the procession moved through the streets of Santirbazar, creating a vibrant saffron atmosphere across the town. Local residents were also seen standing on both sides of the roads to watch the rally.
Subsequently, 10 of the 15 candidates visited the Santirbazar Returning Officer and submitted their nomination papers. The remaining five candidates will file their nominations on Friday.
The historic rally and nomination filing programme was attended by former BJP General Secretary Papiya Dutta, MLA of the 36-Santirbazar Assembly Constituency Pramod Reang, MLA of the 34-Rajnagar Assembly Constituency Swapna Majumder, Santirbazar Mandal President Debashish Bhowmik, Yuva Morcha Mandal President Anju Mog Chowdhury, former Santirbazar Mandal General Secretary Mambu Mog, South District Secretary Suman Debnath, along with other Mandal office-bearers, Booth Presidents, Shakti Kendra Pramukhs and a large number of party workers and supporters.
The BJP leaders underlined the developmental works carried out by the previous board, including roads, drinking water, street lighting and various other public services. The leaders expressed hope that the people of Santirbazar would once again place their trust in the lotus symbol.
Following the nomination filing, leaders congratulated the candidates with sweets, while party workers expressed enthusiasm as the BJP geared up to win all 15 wards.