Mamata Banerjee (TMC) is leading in the Bhabanipur constituency as vote counting continues for the West Bengal Assembly Election [1, 2].
The outcome of this election determines the next Chief Minister of West Bengal. While the Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeks to retain power, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is pursuing a historic victory in the state [3].
Counting of electronic voting machines began after 8:30 AM on May 4 [4]. Early data indicates that the TMC is currently ahead in seven of 11 seats in Kolkata [5].
In the Bhabanipur constituency, where Banerjee is contesting, reports on her exact lead vary. One source said there is a lead of 16,706 votes [2], while another said there is a tighter margin of 898 votes [6].
The election process followed a high-security deployment. During the first phase of polling on April 23, 2026, authorities deployed 2,407 companies of central armed police forces [7, 8].
Banerjee's campaign focused on her record as incumbent, though financial disclosures noted she was not among the richest candidates in the race [1]. She faces a significant challenge from Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) in the broader state contest [1].
“Mamata Banerjee (TMC) is leading in the Bhabanipur constituency”
The early lead for Mamata Banerjee in her own constituency and the TMC's strength in Kolkata suggest a resilient urban base for the ruling party. However, the wide discrepancy in reported vote margins for Bhabanipur indicates that the race remains volatile and final tallies are critical for determining the state's political trajectory.
