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KOLKATA: Bhowanipore, long known for its quiet polling days and indifferent turnout among its affluent voters, witnessed an unusually charged election.

Kolkata: Barely 50m separated CM Mamata Banerjee and her ex-confidant and BJP challenger Suvendu Adhikari in a narrow Bhowanipore lane in Kolkata - a .

TMC Candidate from Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that it has been directing the Central Forces to commit atrocities across the State.

West Bengal Election Bhabanipur Mamata vs Suvendu: Bhabanipur witnessed high-tension drama as BJP's Suvendu Adhikari faced 'Joy Bangla' slogans from alleged TMC workers. Police resorted to a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd. Adhikari alleged outsiders were influencing polls and sought additional central forces, while women voters claimed his provocation led to the lathi-charge. The confrontation escalated with counter-slogans.

West Bengal Phase 2 Elections 2026 voter turnout: West Bengal's second and final phase of Assembly elections saw 89.99% as of 5 pm. Polling occurred across seven districts, including Kolkata. Incidents of unrest were reported in several areas, with Bhabanipur becoming a focal point. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari had a notable encounter. Voting largely proceeded peacefully despite minor disruptions.

NEW DELHI: Bhowanipore constituency witnessed high-voltage drama as chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her arch-rival Suvendu Adhikari landed in the s.

Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari engage in a tense rivalry as West Bengal's Phase 2 elections unfold in Bhabanipur.

Mamata Banerjee typically casts her vote at Mitra Institution in the afternoon and poses for photographs showing her inked finger. This time, however, the visuals were markedly different.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is targeting Mamata Banerjee's Bhabanipur seat in West Bengal's upcoming polling phase. The party is confident of securing victories in North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Howrah, and Hooghly. BJP expects to win at least 40 seats in the Bengal Presidency region. The party also anticipates a strong showing in North Bengal, Junglemahal, and South Bengal districts.

Bhabanipur witnessed high drama when both Mamata Banerjee and BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari arrived at Ward 70 in the Chakraberia area.