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PTI/File; Representative image : With this, the BJP has released the names of 292 candidates for the 294 seats in West Bengal.

BJP Releases Fifth Candidate List For West Bengal Assembly Elections

BJP has announced its fifth list of five candidates for the West Bengal Assembly elections and replaced nominees in three seats following protests. The party has now named 292 candidates for 294 seats. Polling will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

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