Mamata Banerjee Challenges Bhabanipur Election Result in High Court
Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the results of the Assembly poll in the Bhabanipur seat. The BJP has dismissed her attempt as futile.
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Mamata Banerjee has filed a plea in the Calcutta High Court challenging the results of the Assembly poll in the Bhabanipur seat. The BJP has dismissed her attempt as futile.

The BJP achieved a historic victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a significant political shift in the state. However, incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign, alleging electoral fraud and claiming her party did not lose.
High drama unfolded in West Bengal as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party alleged EVM tampering and protested outside strongrooms ahead of election results. The Calcutta High Court also rejected a challenge to the Election Commission's order on deploying central staff for vote counting.

The U.S. Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling that weakened key provisions of the Voting Rights Act, limiting protections for minority voters. This decision has drawn criticism from civil rights groups and is anticipated to influence political redistricting efforts across the nation.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee visited polling booths in Bhabanipur and accused election observers and Central forces of working for the BJP.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a large roadshow in Bhabanipur, a traditional TMC stronghold, as campaigning concluded for the second phase of voting, expressing confidence in her victory.

Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of orchestrating the deletion of voters' names, alleging that central agencies have been compromised in the process.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has predicted a 'Nandigram-style miracle' for Suvendu Adhikari against Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur constituency, urging voters to oust the 'cruel TMC'.

Five key constituencies, including Nandigram and Bhabanipur, are identified as crucial in determining the outcome of the West Bengal elections, with TMC aiming to reclaim Nandigram and BJP seeking to defeat Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur.

While Mamata Banerjee is not directly in the race, all eyes are on a significant 'prestige fight' in Bengal's Nandigram constituency. Suvendu Adhikari is not only striving to retain Nandigram but has also challenged Mamata Banerjee from Bhabanipur.

Suvendu Adhikari led a Ram Navami procession in Mamata Banerjee's constituency of Bhabanipur, with tight security measures across the state, as the Chief Minister appealed for peace to prevent unrest.

The Bhabanipur constituency is set for a high-voltage contest in the 2026 Bengal assembly elections, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee relying on loyalists as the BJP fields Suvendu Adhikari to challenge her.

Often denoted as the "mini-India" of Kolkata, an amalgamation of Bengali and non-Bengali voters forms this Bhabanipur segment.

The spotlight is firmly on the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, where a direct contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari has turned the seat into a high-stakes battle.

It has been officially confirmed that the Bhabanipur election will see a second round of confrontation between Mamata and Suvendu.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari inaugurated a new BJP office in Bhabanipur and offered prayers at the Taraknath Temple in Tarakeswar, discussing plans for the temple's development.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic mandate in the 2026 Assembly elections, achieving an absolute majority in Assam for the first time and making significant gains in West Bengal. While Mamata Banerjee's party retained power in West Bengal, the BJP's performance marked a notable shift in the political landscape of both states.

Tense scenes unfolded at Sakhawat Memorial School in Bhabanipur after a Trinamool Congress (TMC) van was spotted near the premises, leading to frantic protests from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers. The incident occurred outside a counting centre.

The political contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency is highlighted, focusing on the ground-level dynamics at polling booths.

Mamata Banerjee is set to face a challenging rematch against Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency, a critical electoral test for the political leader.

Political tensions are escalating in West Bengal as leaders from the Trinamool Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party engage in heated exchanges during election rallies. Mamata Banerjee has accused the BJP of bringing in outsiders, while other leaders have criticized her administration amidst a charged campaign atmosphere.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of trying to invalidate her candidature from Bhabanipur through false cases with the Election Commission's help, also alleging manipulation of electoral rolls.

Mamata Banerjee has filed her nomination from Bhabanipur, stating her intention to challenge voter deletion issues in court. This marks a significant political development in the region.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has set an ambitious target of 170 seats for the Bengal BJP in the upcoming assembly elections and announced he will camp in the state for 15 days to lead the campaign.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, fielded from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, is facing 25 criminal cases, most of which were filed after he left the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

Following recent claims, the election commission is seeking names for an official in Bhabanipur, the constituency of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, where Adhikari is expected to challenge her in upcoming polls.

Mamata Banerjee will lead the Trinamool Congress (TMC) campaign in her Bhabanipur constituency, relying on aides for electioneering against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

For the 2026 assembly polls, Adhikari will be contesting from the Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats in West Bengal.

West Bengal has argued before the Supreme Court that the Enforcement Directorate cannot claim a 'fundamental right' to probe, flagging a threat to the federal structure in the context of alleged obstruction during I-PAC raids.

Mamata Banerjee will contest from her current seat of Bhabanipur in Kolkata.
Suvendu Adhikari has chosen to retain the Bhabanipur assembly seat, where he defeated Mamata Banerjee, and has consequently vacated the Nandigram seat. This decision will lead to a by-election in Nandigram.

Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.

West Bengal's assembly elections concluded with a historic high voter turnout, leading to the release of various exit poll predictions for the state and other regions like Assam, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. These polls offered initial insights into potential election outcomes across India.
Bhabanipur constituency in West Bengal witnessed intense drama during polling as Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari exchanged accusations, with Mamata alleging rigging and Suvendu dismissing her claims.

Mamata Banerjee is in the fray from Bhabanipur seat, from where she won last year. Mamata had contested from both Bhabanipur and Nandigram in 2021.

Millions of voters participated in state elections across West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, with both regions reporting exceptionally high turnouts despite challenging conditions. These elections are seen as a significant test for the Modi alliance and feature high-stakes battles for key political figures.

The PM cornered TMC government over governance and corruption, while announcing a set of assurances if the BJP comes to power

The Congress party has released its full list of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. AICC in-charge Ghulam Ahmed Mir stated that any candidate contesting from Bhabanipur would be a significant leader for the party.
Speculation arises that the BJP may have set a new trap for Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur for the West Bengal polls, similar to their strategy in Nandigram during the previous election.

India's Congress party has announced a list of 284 candidates for upcoming elections, including prominent names like Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for Baharampur and Pradip Prasad for Bhabanipur. The party has now released its first list of 284 candidates for the 2026 Bengal polls, following detailed deliberations by the Central Election Committee.

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has formally requested the Election Commission to remove the returning officer for Mamata Banerjee’s Bhabanipur constituency, citing specific reasons for their demand.

Prime Minister Modi is set to hold a roadshow in Bhabanipur as the BJP's campaign for the Bengal Assembly elections in 2026 intensifies following Ram Navami.


The newly floated Aam Janata Unnayan Party will field a Muslim candidate against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has formally protested the Election Commission's decision to reshuffle top bureaucrats and police officials in the state ahead of the assembly elections, with the Commission naming a new DGP and Kolkata top cop.