Mamata Banerjee constituency

Mamata Banerjee, after three terms as Chief Minister, lost her home constituency of Bhabanipur to Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes. The recent West Bengal elections saw a high voter turnout of 92.47 percent, the highest since Independence.

BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari received 73,917 votes while Mamata Banerjee garnered 58,812 votes. This loss marks a significant shift in the political landscape of West Bengal.

Banerjee claimed that the election process was manipulated and that BJP looted votes. She stated, “I have been defeated by force, the election process manipulated and votes looted by Adhikari’s BJP.” Meanwhile, a TMC worker remarked, “We have nothing to say.”

Before this election, Banerjee had previously won Bhowanipore in a bypoll after losing to Adhikari in Nandigram. The TMC’s defeat in Bhabanipur represents a critical moment for the party.

Key facts from the election:

• Mamata Banerjee lost to Suvendu Adhikari by 15,105 votes.
• BJP secured 177 seats and led in 31 out of 293 assembly seats.
• TMC won 61 seats and led in 18 seats.
• Repolling was held in several booths across different constituencies.

This election could reshape future strategies for both parties. The BJP’s victory indicates a growing influence in West Bengal politics. Yet, the allegations of electoral manipulation could lead to further scrutiny of the electoral process.