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West Bengal Phase 2 Assembly Polls 142 seats 1448 candidates as Bhabanipur power clash nears
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Published on 28 April 2026
Bhabanipur showdown pits Mamata and Suvendu again
West Bengal is set for Phase 2 of its 2026 Assembly elections, with voting across 142 constituencies in seven districts. A total of 1,448 candidates are in the fray, making the battle wide and crowded. The headline fight is Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee takes on Suvendu Adhikari, alongside other major contests featuring prominent leaders.
- Phase 2 polling covers 142 constituencies across seven districts
- 1,448 candidates are contesting for seats in the second phase
- Bhabanipur is the headline race with Mamata Banerjee vs Suvendu Adhikari
- High-stakes fights across other key constituencies keep momentum intense
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