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Mamata vs Suvendu: Bengal's Bhabanipur Braces for High-Stakes Poll Clash

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed her nomination from the Bhabanipur assembly constituency for the 2026 state elections. She faces a repeat contest against BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated her in Nandigram in 2021. The TMC is campaigning on its welfare schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar, while the BJP is focusing on issues like illegal immigration. Polling for the 294-member assembly will be held in two phases in late April, with results due in May.

Key Points: Mamata Banerjee Files Nomination from Bhabanipur for 2026 Polls

  • Mamata files nomination for 2026 polls
  • Repeat clash with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
  • BJP focuses on anti-immigrant plank
  • TMC highlights Lakshmir Bhandar scheme
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West Bengal polls: CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur seat

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur, setting up a repeat clash with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari. Key issues include welfare schemes and migrant worker attacks.

"This time no one should fear; no goon can stop the voters of Bengal. - Amit Shah"

Bhabanipur, April 8

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday filed her nomination at the Survey Building from Bhabanipur assembly constituency for the 2026 State Assembly elections.

Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the Bhabanipur seat, from where she will face a repeat clash with BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.

Adhikari had also challenged Mamata from Nandigram in the 2021 West Bengal polls, from where he won by 1,956 votes. Following her defeat, the TMC supremo contested the bypoll from Bhabanipur, as MLA Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay resigned from the seat.

BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari filed his nomination for the West Bengal elections on April 2.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP West Bengal President Samik Bhattacharya were seen accompanying Adhikari during the process.

Suvendu Adhikari is contesting the two-phase West Bengal assembly polls on the BJP ticket from the Bhabanipur and Nandigram constituencies.

Mamata Banerjee is holding several poll rallies and is eyeing a victory in her constituency, and is showing the BJP as an outsider to Bengali culture with her "egg and fish" remarks. On several occasions, she has criticised the BJP over attacks against Bengali-speaking migrant workers in states across the country.

The TMC is backing the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme and Mamata Banerjee's '10 Pledges' mentioned in the manifesto.

Under the Lakshmi Bhandar scheme, women in the general category will receive Rs 1,500 per month, SC/ST women Rs 1,700, and unemployed youth will get Rs 1,500 per month.

Meanwhile, Adhikari and the BJP are backing on the anti-illegal immigrant poll plank and repeating the result of Nandigram in Bhabanipur.

Meanwhile, speaking at Suvendu Adhikari's nomination filing, Union Minister Amit Shah electrified the crowd with his declaration, "This time no one should fear; no goon can stop the voters of Bengal. Everyone must vote without fear to uproot and throw TMC into the Bay of Bengal."

Bhabanipur is set to witness a high-voltage clash between the two senior leaders.

Polling for the 294-member Assembly in West Bengal will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, while counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Rohit P
The rematch we all saw coming! Suvendu Adhikari has proven he can beat Mamata once. With Amit Shah's backing and the anti-immigrant issue, BJP might just pull off another upset. Bhabanipur is in for a political thriller.
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Arjun K
Respectfully, the "egg and fish" remarks and painting BJP as outsiders feels like old politics. Voters want concrete development plans, not cultural polarization. Both sides need to focus on jobs, infrastructure, and controlling political violence. The rhetoric from both camps is getting too heated.
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Sarah B
As an observer, the welfare schemes are impressive on paper. The key is implementation and ensuring the money reaches the right people without corruption. That's the real test for any government.
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Vikram M
Amit Shah's statement about voting without fear is crucial. The last elections had so many reports of intimidation. Every citizen must be able to vote freely. That's the foundation of our democracy.
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Nisha Z
The unemployment allowance for youth is a good promise. But we need permanent job creation, not just monthly aid. Both parties need to present a clear roadmap for industries in Bengal. Jai Hind!

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