Bhabanipur Election Result 2026 Highlights: Mamata loses to Suvendu Adhikari again, this time from Bhabanipur

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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. The high-profile constituency, long seen as Banerjee’s political bastion, has swung in favour of the BJP, marking a significant shift in the state’s political landscape. 

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.

Five more rounds of counting are remaining.

After 14 rounds of counting, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has secured 48,671 votes in Bhabanipur and is leading by a margin of 44,841 votes. The margin has narrowed compared to earlier rounds, even as Banerjee continues to hold the lead. More rounds remain to determine the final outcome.

Counting in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in Kolkata has not resumed after the 13th round, with both Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari present inside the counting centre. The BJP has alleged that Mamata Banerjee entered the centre carrying a mobile phone and without her election card.

Counting for the Bhabanipur Assembly seat resumed after a brief halt when an individual entered the counting centre carrying a mobile phone, an ECI official said.

The device was promptly deposited, following which the counting process was restarted.

After 13 rounds of counting in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, Mamata Banerjee is leading by 5,349 votes over BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. Seven more rounds of counting are still remaining.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reached the Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls’ School, where counting is underway for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency.

Her arrival comes as the contest enters a crucial phase, with the gap narrowing in recent rounds. After 12 rounds, Banerjee has polled 44,729 votes and is ahead by 7,184 votes, while BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has been steadily reducing the margin.

At the counting centre, Banerjee raised concerns over the process and flagged a dispute, alleging irregularities even as counting continues.

With several rounds still to go, attention remains on whether the trend stabilises or shifts further in the final stages.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has left her residence for the Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls’ School, the counting centre for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, as counting continues in the high-profile contest.

After 12 rounds, Banerjee has secured 44,729 votes and is leading by a margin of 7,184 votes, with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari steadily closing the gap. Her visit comes at a time when the contest has tightened in recent rounds, making Bhabanipur one of the most closely watched seats.

Across West Bengal, trends point to a decisive outcome, with the BJP set to form the government. As per Election Commission data, the party is leading in 194 seats and has already won 4, putting it well past the majority mark.

More clarity is expected as counting progresses through the remaining rounds.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged irregularities at counting centres, claiming that votes are being “looted,” even as counting continues across West Bengal. The allegations come amid a closely watched contest in several constituencies.

In Bhabanipur, Banerjee continues to lead after 12 rounds, but the margin has narrowed significantly. She has secured 44,729 votes and is ahead by 7,184 votes, with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari closing the gap.

The situation remains fluid as counting progresses, with more rounds still to be completed.

The contest in Bhabanipur has tightened further after 12 rounds of counting, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee now leading by 7,184 votes. She has secured 44,729 votes so far. The margin has dropped significantly from earlier rounds, signalling a closer fight as counting moves into the final stages.

After 11 rounds of counting, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continues to lead in Bhabanipur with 42,796 votes, while BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari has secured 33,321 votes so far.

The margin has now come down to 9,475 votes, slipping below the 10,000 mark and pointing to a closer contest than earlier rounds suggested. With several rounds still to go, the trajectory of the lead will be closely watched.

Counting is still underway, and more rounds remain.

After 10 rounds of counting, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has secured 41,138 votes in Bhabanipur and is leading by a margin of 12,131 votes. The margin has narrowed compared to earlier rounds, even as Banerjee continues to hold the lead. More rounds remain to determine the final outcome.

After eight rounds of counting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has secured 35,522 votes in Bhabanipur and is leading by a margin of 15,494 votes. Banerjee continues to hold a comfortable lead as counting progresses, with more rounds remaining.
 

After seven rounds of counting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has secured 32,822 votes in Bhabanipur and is leading by a margin of 17,371 votes. The lead has widened significantly as counting progresses, with more rounds remaining.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns over the pace of counting in West Bengal, alleging that the process has been slow in several places. Citing ground inputs, she said only around 13% of votes had been counted so far.

Banerjee also alleged that counting had been halted at some locations and questioned the process, even as trends show the BJP ahead across the state. She, however, expressed confidence in the outcome, saying the Trinamool Congress would emerge victorious by the end of the day.

After six rounds of counting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has secured 30,548 votes in Bhabanipur and is leading by a margin of 19,393 votes.

After five rounds of counting, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leading in Bhabanipur with 25,942 votes, ahead of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who has 16,706 votes so far. The lead has widened as counting progresses, with more rounds remaining to determine the final result.