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Bhowanipore rematch turns high stakes as Mamata Banerjee faces Suvendu Adhikari fight for Bengal
Politics
Published on 28 April 2026
A former aide now targets Mamata’s stronghold
In Bengal’s crucial Bhowanipore contest, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee squares off against former aide Suvendu Adhikari in a rematch loaded with political meaning. Trinamool is trying to hold its stronghold, while BJP pushes to break into the pocket’s diverse voter base, where local strategies and sensitivities could decide more than one seat.
- Bhowanipore is the battleground rematch between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari
- Trinamool seeks to retain its citadel while BJP targets a major breakthrough
- The constituency’s diverse voters make the contest especially sensitive
- Distinct campaigns are vying to sway voters and shape the larger Bengal outcome
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