West Bengal election 2026: Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur; sets stage for high-stakes poll contest

West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC candidate from Bhabanipur constituency Mamata Banerjee greets her supporters after filing her nomination for the State Assembly elections on April 8, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination as high-risk candidate of Trinamool Congress (TMC) Bhabanipur constituency Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026. TMC The President is running for a fourth term against a formidable challenge from the Opposition.

He won from the Bhabanipur seat for the last three consecutive terms, starting in 2011, when his party won a historic victory that ended 34 years of Left rule. West Bengal.

It was published – 08 April 2026 12:32 IST