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Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur by 15000 votes as TMC collapse warnings spread
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Three alleged scandals and voter anger quietly turned tide
Mamata Banerjee suffered a major defeat in Bhabanipur, losing by over 15,000 votes, a result that echoes the Nandigram battle. The loss has been linked to voter alienation, corruption allegations, and job-scam accusations. With the Election Commission keeping polling conditions fair, the outcome highlights mounting damage to the Trinamool Congress’s broader electoral momentum.
- Bhabanipur defeat: Mamata Banerjee loses by 15000-plus votes
- Result mirrors Nandigram, intensifying TMC collapse concerns
- Voter alienation, corruption and job-scam allegations cited
- Election Commission steps helped ensure free, fair voting
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