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Howrah and Kolkata brace for Bengal polls second phase with Mamata Bhabanipur spotlight
Politics
Published on 27 April 2026
Nearly 93% voted earlier, now the Bhabanipur faceoff looms
Howrah and Kolkata are gearing up for the high-stakes second phase of West Bengal assembly polls, following a historic first phase on April 23 that drew nearly 93% turnout across 152 seats. The main political focus is Bhabanipur, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to defend her seat against BJP’s Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, amid heightened security and campaign fervor.
- Second phase voting shifts attention to Howrah and Kolkata
- First phase on April 23 saw nearly 93% turnout for 152 seats
- Bhabanipur battle puts Mamata Banerjee against Suvendu Adhikari
- Security measures and campaigning intensify for the faceoff
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