BJP swings at Bhabanipur as West Bengal Phase 2 begins, aiming 40 wins and widening North Bengal push

BJP’s Bhabanipur gamble could signal a bigger map shift

As West Bengal heads into Phase 2 voting, the BJP is zeroing in on Mamata Banerjee’s Bhabanipur seat, betting it can turn that contest into momentum. The party claims it can win in North 24 Parganas, Nadia, Howrah and Hooghly, expects at least 40 seats in the Bengal Presidency region, and is counting on strong gains across North Bengal, Junglemahal and South Bengal.