Kolkata : In a major political upset, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost the Bhabanipur seat to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, a result that reshapes the state’s electoral landscape. The high-profile constituency, long considered a stronghold of Banerjee, has swung in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party, dealing a significant setback to the All India Trinamool Congress.
Reacting to the result, he says, “This was very important. Defeating Mamata Banerjee was crucial. This is Mamata Banerjee’s retirement from politics… This time, too, she lost by over 15,000 votes. Muslims voted for her openly. In Ward No 77, all the Muslims who came out to vote voted for Mamata, and Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists blessed me and made me win. This victory is a victory for Hindutva. All the CPM’s strong supporters voted for me. The CPM had 13,000 votes in Bhawanipur, and at least 10,000 of them were transferred to me.
I also express my gratitude to the CPM voters down there. All the Bengali Hindus voted openly for me. Along with them, Gujaratis, Jains, Marwaris, Purvanchalis, and the Sikh community all voted openly for me. Amit Shah called me two or three times.” Reacting to the result, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari said: “This was very important. Defeating Mamata Banerjee was crucial. This is Mamata Banerjee’s retirement from politics… This time, too, she lost by over 15,000 votes.”
He added: “Muslims voted for her openly. In Ward No 77, all the Muslims who came out to vote voted for Mamata, and Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists blessed me and made me win. This victory is a victory for Hindutva. In a stunning reversal that echoes the fierce 2021 contest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost the Bhabanipur seat to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.
Counting in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency has resumed after with officials restarting the process at the counting centre. The development comes amid heightened political activity, with both key candidates present at the venue. The contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari remains closely watched, with 5 rounds of counting still to be completed. Mamata Banerjee is leading by 2,929 votes over Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency after 15 rounds of counting.
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