Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the assembly poll result for the Bhabanipur constituency, where she lost to BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes.
Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition at the Calcutta High Court, challenging the Bhabanipur assembly seat poll result where she was defeated by BJP's Suvendu Adhikari. The vote counting occurred on May 4.
Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging her surprise defeat in the Bhabanipur assembly election to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Banerjee lost by 15,105 votes, a significant setback in a constituency considered her stronghold for over a decade.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to keep the Bhabanipur seat and will vacate Nandigram, despite winning both in the recent assembly elections. Adhikari, who previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram, had challenged her again by contesting from Bhabanipur. He stated his inability to hold MLA positions from two constituencies and has taken his oath from Bhabanipur.
In what was round two between Mamata vs Suvendu, the trend began with Suvendu leading with thin margin before Mamata took over after round eigth by 15,000 votes. The margin continue to get thinner with passing hour before Suvendu, by around 16 suprassed Mamata by over very thin margin of 500 votes.
TMC workers in Bhabanipur alleged two BJP cars entered the EVM strongroom compound a day before vote counting for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had staged a four-hour sit-in protest at the same location, raising concerns about counting malpractice and EVM tampering. The Election Commission denied all allegations, stating surveillance was continuous. Both TMC and BJP are closely monitoring strongroom security across the state, with counting scheduled for May 4.
TMC workers in Bhabanipur alleged two BJP cars entered the EVM strongroom compound a day before vote counting in West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conducted a four-hour sit-in protest at the counting centre, raising concerns about counting malpractice and EVM tampering. The Election Commission denied all allegations, stating surveillance was continuous and the car in question was checked and allowed to leave after nothing objectionable was found. Both TMC and BJP are closely monitoring strongroom security across the state.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee expresses confidence in TMC winning at least 200 seats in the assembly elections, alleging police observers and central forces are harassing party workers. Tension escalated in Bhabanipur constituency when BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari visited a polling booth near Banerjee's residence, leading to slogans of 'Joy Bangla' and security personnel using lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. Adhikari sought additional central forces from the Election Commission.
Bhabanipur witnessed high-voltage drama as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari traded barbs amid polling. Mamata accused the BJP of rigging, while Suvendu dismissed her claims as frustration. Tensions flared at a polling booth, requiring intervention by security forces. This phase is crucial for both TMC's stronghold and BJP's challenge in south Bengal.
Analysis of Bhabanipur assembly seat in West Bengal where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces a high-profile challenge from former ally Suvendu Adhikari in the 2026 election. The constituency, formed in 2011, has become Banerjee's political anchor despite the 2024 Lok Sabha results showing a tighter race with only 8,297 vote margin. The article examines ward-level dynamics, leadership perception, and the cultural significance of Banerjee's political identity in Bengal's electoral landscape.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee cast her vote at Mitra Institution school in Bhabanipur constituency on Wednesday, visiting several polling stations before 8 am amid tight security. The by-election in her political stronghold features a high-profile contest against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, seen as a symbolic rematch of Nandigram where he defeated her in 2021. Voting is underway across 142 constituencies in Kolkata and six other districts, with the first phase recording a 93.19% turnout. Counting will take place on May 4.
Phase-2 polling of West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 began across 142 constituencies on Wednesday with PM Modi urging voters, especially women and youth, to turn out in record numbers. The contest pits ruling TMC against BJP in the ruling party's southern stronghold districts including Kolkata, Howrah, and North and South 24 Parganas. At stake is CM Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seat against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in what is seen as a symbolic rematch of Nandigram. Over 3.21 crore voters are eligible across 41,001 polling stations under heavy security.
West Bengal's crucial Phase 2 assembly election covering 142 seats is set to proceed, with exit polls releasing on April 29 and results on May 4. Phase 1 recorded a record 93% voter turnout. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces a stiff challenge from BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari in her Bhabanipur bastion, while the BJP aims to break into TMC strongholds across the remaining constituencies of the 294-seat assembly.
West Bengal's high-stakes election draws attention as exit polls approach on April 29. Crucial Phase 2 voting includes Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seat, where she faces BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, following record turnout in Phase 1.
