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Dum Dum Election Results 2026 Live BJP Tests TMC Stronghold as Counting Turns Tense
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Published on 4 May 2026
BJP has become the main challenger after 2019
Dum Dum’s 2026 counting is drawing high stakes as BJP looks to breach TMC minister Bratya Basu’s traditional base. Basu previously dominated, including a big 2011 win and a tighter 2016 contest, then widened his lead again in 2021. After 2019, however, BJP has replaced CPI(M) as the primary challenger, making this result a potential political shift.
- Bratya Basu has historically held Dum Dum with strong margins
- BJP has emerged as the main challenger since 2019
- Counting now centers on whether BJP can upset TMC dominance
- Mamata Banerjee urged residents to stay vigilant before results
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