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West Bengal elections 2026: Suvendu Adhikari takes early lead against Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
The article notes Suvendu Adhikari's early lead over Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur during the 2026 West Bengal elections. It also provides background on both politicians' careers and mentions past legal controversies linked to Adhikari.
Why It Matters
Bhabanipur is a high-profile contest in West Bengal, reflecting a broader political rivalry and potentially signaling early trends in the 2026 election landscape.
Timeline
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Suvendu Adhikari takes an early lead in Bhabanipur (West Bengal elections 2026)
May 4, 2026
West Bengal elections 2026: Suvendu Adhikari takes an early lead against Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur.
Suvendu Adhikari elected to Lok Sabha from Tamluk (2014)
2014
Suvendu Adhikari was elected to the Lok Sabha again from Tamluk in 2014.
Mamata Banerjee becomes Chief Minister of West Bengal
2011
Mamata Banerjee became Chief Minister of West Bengal in 2011 after ending the Left Front’s long rule.
Suvendu Adhikari elected to Lok Sabha from Tamluk (2009)
2009
Suvendu Adhikari was elected to the Lok Sabha from Tamluk in 2009.
Suvendu Adhikari leads the 2007 Nandigram movement
2007
Suvendu Adhikari rose to prominence after leading the 2007 Nandigram movement against land acquisition.
Mamata Banerjee founds the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)
1997
In 1997, she founded the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) after leaving the Congress party.
Mamata Banerjee first elected to the Lok Sabha
1984
Mamata Banerjee was first elected to the Lok Sabha in 1984.