All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) senior leader and Minister of State for Finance, Chandrima Bhattacharya, is contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections from Dum Dum Uttar constituency.
A seasoned legal professional and one of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's most trusted lieutenants, Bhattacharya has been a central figure in the state government, managing critical portfolios including Health, Family Welfare, and Land Reforms.
Her 2026 campaign has been a spirited defense of the "Ma Mati Manush" governance model, focusing on women-centric schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar and criticizing the Election Commission regarding voter list deletions.
Bhattacharya is seeking a re-election from Dum Dum Uttar, a seat she has represented twice (2011 and 2021), and is facing a high-profile triangular contest against Sourav Sikdar (BJP) and CPI(M) youth leader Ms. Dhar.
