Bhabanipur Assembly Election Results 2026Live Updates: The Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata is one of the most high-profile seats in the West Bengal elections.

Known as a political stronghold of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the seat has once again emerged as a prestige battle in 2026.

Voting for the constituency took place in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections on April 29, 2026, with counting scheduled for May 4, 2026.

This year, Bhabanipur has drawn national attention due to a high-stakes contest between top political heavyweights, making it one of the most closely watched seats in the state.

Bhabanipur Election 2026: Key Candidates

The 2026 election in Bhabanipur is defined by a direct contest between major political leaders:

Mamata Banerjee (All India Trinamool Congress - TMC)

Suvendu Adhikari (Bharatiya Janata Party - BJP)

Other candidates include:

Anumita Shaw (SUCI-C)

Malay Guha Roy (Independent)

The Mamata vs Suvendu contest is seen as a symbolic battle reflecting the broader TMC vs BJP rivalry in West Bengal.

Why Bhabanipur Matters

Bhabanipur is considered a political bastion of Mamata Banerjee, closely tied to her personal political identity.

The seat carries high symbolic value, often reflecting the mood of urban voters in Kolkata.

The 2026 election is being viewed as a prestige rematch between Banerjee and Adhikari.