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IN PHOTOS: Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur seat to Suvendu Adhikari

Updated On: 04 May, 2026 10:36 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the prestigious Bhabanipur seat by a margin of 15,105 votes on Monday, the EC said. Pics/PTI

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Speaking to reporters earlier in the day, Mamata Banerjee claimed that more than 100 seats had been “looted” and described the outcome as “immoral” and “illegal”. Pics/PTI

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Speaking to reporters earlier in the day, Mamata Banerjee claimed that more than 100 seats had been “looted” and described the outcome as “immoral” and “illegal”. Pics/PTI
She reportedly criticised the Election Commission of India, alleging bias and inaction despite her complaints

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She reportedly criticised the Election Commission of India, alleging bias and inaction despite her complaints

The West Bengal Chief Minister also questioned the role of central agencies and security forces during the election process

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The West Bengal Chief Minister also questioned the role of central agencies and security forces during the election process

The Trinamool Congress leader further alleged irregularities at counting centres. She claimed that CCTV cameras were switched off, party agents were denied entry, and violence broke out later in the day. Banerjee also said she was physically attacked during the process

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The Trinamool Congress leader further alleged irregularities at counting centres. She claimed that CCTV cameras were switched off, party agents were denied entry, and violence broke out later in the day. Banerjee also said she was physically attacked during the process

Banerjee also said she was physically attacked during the process

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Banerjee also said she was physically attacked during the process

Suvendu Adhikari won two of West Bengal’s most closely watched Assembly constituencies — Bhabanipur and Nandigram

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Suvendu Adhikari won two of West Bengal’s most closely watched Assembly constituencies — Bhabanipur and Nandigram

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