Mamata Banerjee loses Bhabanipur by 15,114 votes, calls BJP win 'immoral'
Mamata Banerjee lost the Bhabanipur Assembly seat to Suvendu Adhikari by 15,114 votes, alleging 'immoral' and 'rigged' elections. Banerjee claimed serious irregularities in the election process and physical assault during the counting.
West Bengal witnessed high drama and tense scenes during Assembly election counting. Outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lost Bhabanipur to Suvendu Adhikari by 15,114 votes. Banerjee alleged 'immoral' and 'rigged' elections, claiming over 100 seats were 'looted'. She stated that votes were rigged and she was physically assaulted during the day. The Trinamool Congress alleged one of its counting agents was forced out, and CCTV was switched off while their agents were not allowed inside the counting centre. The BJP celebrated a sweeping victory across several regions, with celebrations reported in North Bengal and other areas.
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