Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:42am on 04 May 2026,Monday Politics
Mamata Banerjee trailed Suvendu Adhikari after the second counting round in Bhabanipur, reversing her initial lead. According to the Election Commission of India, Adhikari secured 6,380 votes against Banerjee’s 4,822, a deficit of 1,558 votes. Earlier, Banerjee led by 1,996 votes in the first round, highlighting volatile early trends. Counting across 293 constituencies in West Bengal continues under tight security. The Bhabanipur seat remains a high-stakes contest, with Adhikari positioned as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s key challenger. Further shifts are expected as more rounds conclude. (PC: X)
