Suvendu Adhikari leads Bhabanipur by 1,558 votes against Mamata in WB polls
Synopsis
The most dramatic face-off of West Bengal's Assembly elections is unfolding in Bhabanipur — BJP's Suvendu Adhikari leads Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by 1,558 votes after two rounds, while simultaneously leading Nandigram by 7,698. In early trends, BJP is ahead in 135+ seats against TMC's 100+, setting up a tense count.
Key Takeaways
Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) leads Mamata Banerjee (TMC) in Bhabanipur by 1,558 votes after two counting rounds.
Adhikari also leads in Nandigram , East Midnapore , by 7,698 votes .
In 2021 , Adhikari had defeated Banerjee in Nandigram by 1,956 votes .
After three hours of counting, BJP led in 127 seats ; TMC in 87 seats .
Congress had no leads; CPI(M)-led Left Front led in 1 seat .
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari was leading in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency in south Kolkata by a margin of 1,558 votes after two rounds of counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections, according to early trends on 4 May. Adhikari is contesting directly against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in what has emerged as one of the most closely watched contests of this election cycle.
Adhikari Leading in Two Constituencies
Notably, Adhikari was simultaneously leading in the Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district by a margin of 7,698 votes — a seat he won in 2021 by defeating Mamata Banerjee by a slim margin of 1,956 votes. The twin leads place Adhikari at the centre of the state's political narrative on counting day.
What Adhikari Said
Speaking to media following the early trends, Adhikari said,
Point of View
If they hold, would represent an extraordinary personal mandate and a symbolic repudiation of the TMC's incumbent dominance. However, early trends in Indian elections have historically shifted dramatically across counting rounds, and a 1,558-vote margin in Bhabanipur is razor-thin. The BJP's claim of 135+ seats in early trends must be weighed against the structural advantage TMC holds in booth-level organisation across rural Bengal.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is leading in Bhabanipur constituency in the West Bengal Assembly elections?
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is leading in Bhabanipur by 1,558 votes after two rounds of counting, according to early trends on 4 May. He is contesting against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of the TMC.
What is the overall seat tally in West Bengal Assembly election early trends?
After three hours of counting, the BJP was leading in 127 seats and the TMC in 87 seats. Congress had not taken a lead in any seat, while the CPI(M)-led Left Front was leading in one seat.
Did Suvendu Adhikari contest from Nandigram as well?
Yes, Adhikari was also leading in Nandigram constituency in East Midnapore district by a margin of 7,698 votes. He had previously defeated Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram in 2021 by 1,956 votes.
What did Suvendu Adhikari say about the early election trends?
Adhikari told media that BJP was forming the government and was ahead in 135-plus seats, while TMC was ahead in over 100. He described the Bhabanipur contest as neck-to-neck and attributed his lead to consolidated Hindu voter support and anti-incumbency against TMC.
How many counting rounds are there in the West Bengal Assembly elections?
The number of counting rounds varies by constituency based on the number of voters, with a minimum of ten rounds and a maximum of 26 rounds across constituencies.
