Nail-Biter in Bhabanipur: Mamata vs. Adhikari
The Bhabanipur Assembly constituency sees a tight contest as Mamata Banerjee's lead over Suvendu Adhikari narrows to 12,131 votes after 10 rounds of counting. Banerjee initially surged ahead, but Adhikari closed the gap, making it a fierce battle in the ongoing West Bengal election drama.
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The high-stakes contest in the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency is proving to be a nail-biter as Mamata Banerjee, the TMC supremo, sees her lead over BJP rival Suvendu Adhikari shrink to 12,131 votes after 10 rounds of counting.
Initially, Banerjee overcame a setback in the second round when Adhikari surged ahead, with the TMC leader regaining momentum and securing a commanding lead in subsequent rounds. Her advantage swelled to 17,371 votes by the seventh round, only to narrow again as counting progressed.
This intense battle is emblematic of the high drama surrounding the West Bengal elections, with Bhabanipur becoming a focal point watched closely across the state. The contest epitomizes the fierce rivalry as Adhikari positions himself as a principal challenger in this prestigious electoral fight.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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