West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | Key battles to watch out for: Mamata Banerjee faces ex aide Adhikari in Bhabanipur

Bhabanipur has emerged as one of the most keenly watched contests of the 2026 Assembly polls, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, a three-term MLA from the seat, locked in a direct battle against Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.

Candidate's profile

TMC: Mamata Banerjee:

The state CM and ruling party chief Mamata Banerjee is contesting from her bastion in South Kolkata.

BJP: The most hotly watched constituency in the state, Mamata Banerjee is challenged by her former aide turned political foe Suvendu Adhikari

Congress: The grand old party has fielded Pradeep Prasad from the seat.