Trinamool Congress
Mamata Banerjee files nomination from Bhabanipur for 2026 West Bengal polls
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee filed her nomination papers from the Bhabanipur constituency on April 8, 2026, as the Trinamool Congress candidate, setting up a direct contest with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari for the assembly elections.
The Trinamool Congress nominated Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay as Leader of Opposition in the 18th West Bengal Legislative Assembly on May 9, 2026. The party also appointed Firhad Hakim as Chief Whip and named two deputy leaders.
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Ahead of West Bengal assembly election vote counting, Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee instructed TMC counting agents in a virtual meeting to stay vigilant at centres. They urged agents not to trust rumours, avoid outside food, and report any irregularities. Counting is scheduled for May 4.