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IIE DIGITAL DESK : Kolkata, March 26: The charged political atmosphere in West Bengal, a Ram Navami procession was held in Bhabanipur on Thursday, drawing a large gathering of participants. The rally, marked by devotional chants and saffron flags, saw the participation of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari, who walked with supporters carrying a saffron banner and invoking religious slogans.

The procession moved through key stretches of Bhabanipur, with participants chanting “Jai Shri Ram” and singing devotional songs to mark the festival. Ram Navami celebrations are being observed across the state, with the auspicious tithi continuing until Friday. In Bhabanipur, the event also took on political overtones, given the ongoing election campaign in the state.

Suvendu Adhikari, the BJP candidate from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, addressed supporters during the procession. He raised slogans and said that the people of West Bengal aspire to establish “Ram Rajya” in the state. He stated that the vision includes good governance, women’s safety, employment opportunities for the youth, and an end to illegal infiltration. His remarks were met with cheers from party workers and attendees who had gathered in significant numbers.

Security arrangements were put in place to manage the crowd and ensure the procession proceeded peacefully. The rally comes at a time when political parties are intensifying their campaigns ahead of the Assembly elections, and religious festivals have become key platforms for public outreach.

This election season holds particular significance for Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting not only from Bhabanipur but also from the Nandigram constituency in Purba Medinipur district. Bhabanipur is set for a high-profile contest, as Adhikari will face Trinamool Congress supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the constituency.

With Ram Navami celebrations continuing across West Bengal, Thursday’s procession in Bhabanipur underscored the intersection of faith and politics in the state’s electoral landscape, as candidates seek to connect with voters through both cultural and campaign platforms.