Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee in Close Contest for Bhabanipur Seat

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released preliminary results from the second round of counting for the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency, indicating that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is currently in the lead by more than 898 votes.

As the counting continues, Banerjee, representing the Trinamool Congress (TMC), is contending against her primary rival, BJP candidate Priyanka Tibrewal. The Bhabanipur seat has garnered significant attention, as it is seen as a crucial test of Banerjees political strength following her previous victory in the 2021 state elections.

The ECI has been conducting the counting process with stringent protocols in place to ensure transparency and accuracy. Further updates on the results and voter turnout are expected as the counting progresses.