Suvendu Adhikari Defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, Becomes West Bengal CM
In a significant political shift in West Bengal, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur assembly constituency by a margin of 15,105 votes. This victory marks a dramatic reversal of fortunes from the 2021 elections, where Banerjee lost to Adhikari in Nandigram. By winning in Banerjee’s traditional stronghold, Adhikari has emerged as the central figure in state politics and is set to become the new Chief Minister. Adhikari, who previously served as a key minister in Banerjee’s government before defecting to the BJP in 2020, framed his win as a triumph for Hindutva. He also retained his seat in Nandigram. The result underscores the growing influence of the Adhikari family and the BJP in the region, effectively ending Banerjee’s long-standing dominance. This outcome completes a political full circle, transforming Adhikari from a former lieutenant into the state's top executive, signaling a major realignment in West Bengal's political landscape.
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Suvendu Adhikari Defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, Becomes West Bengal CM
In a significant political shift in West Bengal, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the Bhabanipur assembly constituency by a margin of 15,105 votes. This victory marks a dramatic reversal of fortunes from the 2021 elections, where Banerjee lost to Adhikari in Nandigram. By winning in Banerjee’s traditional stronghold, Adhikari has emerged as the central figure in state politics and is set to become the new Chief Minister. Adhikari, who previously served as a key minister in Banerjee’s government before defecting to the BJP in 2020, framed his win as a triumph for Hindutva. He also retained his seat in Nandigram. The result underscores the growing influence of the Adhikari family and the BJP in the region, effectively ending Banerjee’s long-standing dominance. This outcome completes a political full circle, transforming Adhikari from a former lieutenant into the state's top executive, signaling a major realignment in West Bengal's political landscape.
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