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TMC’s Sudip Bandyopadhyay Confident of Sweeping All 11 Kolkata Seats

Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay expressed confidence that his party will win all 11 seats in Kolkata in the current elections, repeating its 2021 performance. He criticized the Election Commission for deleting lakhs of votes but said security arrangements are not a concern. West Bengal recorded 61.11% voter turnout in the second phase of polling for 142 assembly seats. The main electoral battle is between the TMC and BJP, with counting scheduled for May 4.

Key Points: TMC to Win All 11 Kolkata Seats: Sudip Bandyopadhyay

  • TMC confident of winning all 11 Kolkata seats
  • Bandyopadhyay condemns EC for deleting lakhs of votes
  • Phase 2 voting at 61.11% turnout till 1pm
  • Main contest between TMC and BJP in 2026 elections
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"Will win all 11 seats in Kolkata": TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay

TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says his party will win all 11 seats in Kolkata, condemns EC for deleting lakhs of votes. West Bengal phase 2 voting underway.

"In the last election, the Trinamool Congress secured 11 out of 11 seats in Kolkata, and this time as well, it will win all 11 seats. - Sudip Bandyopadhyay"

Kolkata, April 29

Trinamool Congress MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay on Tuesday said that security arrangements during elections were not a concern for his party, while expressing confidence in the party's performance in Kolkata.

Speaking to ANI, Bandyopadhyay stated that the Trinamool Congress had won all 11 seats in Kolkata in the previous election and expressed confidence that the party would repeat the same performance this time.

"The nature of security arrangements is not our concern. In the last election, the Trinamool Congress secured 11 out of 11 seats in Kolkata, and this time as well, it will win all 11 seats. If security is tight, then that is fine--we also want peaceful voting. However, I strongly condemn the way the Election Commission of India has deleted lakhs of votes," he said.

West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11 per cent till 1 pm on Wednesday, as polling is underway for 142 Assembly seats in the second phase of the state elections.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Hooghly topped the districts with a turnout of 64.57 per cent, followed by Howrah at 60.68 per cent.

Kolkata North recorded 60.18 per cent polling, while Kolkata South registered 57.73 per cent turnout during the same period.

Nadia also saw a significant participation, recording a voter turnout of 61.41 per cent till 1 pm.

The main fight in West Bengal in the 2026 elections is between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.

The second phase of the polling is widely seen as the 'litmus test' for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), as voting moves into the party's traditional fortresses in South Bengal and Kolkata.

The second phase covers 142 out of 294 seats in West Bengal. The total electorate is around 3.21 crore, with 1,64,35,627 men, 1,57,37,418 women and 792 transgender voters.1,448 candidates are in the fray, including 220 women at 41,001 polling stations, with over 8,000 managed entirely by women.

While 142 seats are up for grabs, all eyes are on the 'Big Five' urban contests. Apart from the high-stakes seat of Bhabanipur, Tollyganj, the heart of the Bengali film industry, is a high-profile, star-studded battle.

In the 2021 elections, the TMC dominated this specific belt, winning 123 of these 142 seats. For the BJP, this phase is about making inroads into the urban "bhadralok" vote and the Matua community. For the TMC, it is about holding the line to ensure a fourth consecutive term for Mamata Banerjee.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Kolkata has always been a TMC stronghold, but this time the BJP is trying hard to break in. The Matua community and the urban bhadralok vote will be crucial. Bandyopadhyay's claim of winning all 11 seats seems a bit overconfident—let's see how the actual polling trends play out. Security arrangements are always a concern in Bengal, so saying it's not a concern is a bit dismissive. 🙏
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James A
Interesting to see the TMC MP downplaying security concerns. In a state with a history of political violence, that seems naive. The EC's job is to ensure free and fair voting, and tight security should be welcomed. Bandyopadhyay's allegations about vote deletion are serious—if true, they undermine the entire process. Let's hope the 61% turnout reflects genuine participation. 🗳️
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Priya S
As a resident of Kolkata North, I can say the atmosphere is charged. The TMC has done good work in some areas, but the urban middle class is tired of the constant political noise. Bandyopadhyay's confidence might be misplaced—the Bhabanipur and Tollyganj seats are high-stakes. The Matua community's shift could be a game-changer. Let's see how Mamata Banerjee's government fares this time. 🤞
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Ravi K
It's good that the TMC is confident, but I hope they remember that elections are about the people, not just winning seats. The voter turnout of 61% is decent, but we need to ensure everyone's vote counts. Bandyopadhyay's comment about the EC deleting votes is troubling—if there's evidence, the EC should investigate. Otherwise, it's just politics. Let's focus on development issues. 🌟

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