Bengal: Why Mamata will win — and why she could lose — from Bhabanipur
Mamata Banerjee is contesting from Bhabanipur constituency in West Bengal, a seat she has won three times before, despite concerns over demographic changes and voter deletions. The election is expected to be tough, with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari as her opponent.
Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, is contesting from Bhabanipur constituency, despite concerns that the constituency's demography has changed. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) strategist said that nearly 50,000 voters were deleted from the electoral rolls, largely Muslims and non-Muslim poor, who traditionally support the party. Banerjee remained firm on contesting from Bhabanipur, saying she will contest from there alone. The TMC is relying on door-to-door campaigning and local councillors to mobilise voters. The BJP candidate, Suvendu Adhikari, is contesting against Banerjee, and workers of both parties have clashed. The constituency is tense, with slogans like 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Joy Bangla' raising tempers. The final days of campaigning, starting from 24 April, are expected to be critical, with polling scheduled for 29 April.
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