The West Bengal Assembly election 2026 has placed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari at one of the most closely watched political contests in the state.
He took on chief minister Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency in the second phase of voting in Bengal.
Adhikari's contest in Bhabanipur carries weight, as he is now her principal challenger from the BJP.
Bhabanipur has long been considered Mamata Banerjee's political stronghold, but recent elections have indicated tightening margins in parts of South Kolkata.
Adhikari's campaign has focused on governance concerns and anti-incumbency sentiments.
