West Bengal Election Results 2026: Explore significant losses and notable upsets, including Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, Rabindranath Chatterjee in Katwa, and a setback for Debangshu Bhattacharya.
2 Min Read
1 / 7
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to lead the next government in West Bengal, having secured 50 seats and leading in 154 constituencies, based on data from the Election Commission of India (ECI). The ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won 21 seats and is ahead in 62. These trends indicate a considerable change in the state’s political dynamics, with numerous prominent leaders facing fierce challenges and unforeseen results emerging across various constituencies. Here’s a closer look at the key losses and upsets reported thus far:
2 / 7
1. Mamata Banerjee defeats in Bhabanipur is a significant blow for TMC | All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee has been defeated in the Bhabanipur constituency by BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari. She received 58,812 votes, falling behind by 15,105 votes, representing a notable setback for the ruling party. (Image: PTI)
3 / 7
2. Rabindranath Chatterjee loses Katwa after extended tenure | A significant upset occurred in Katwa, East Bardhaman district with the defeat of six-time TMC legislator Rabindranath Chatterjee. He obtained 86,954 votes and lost by 35,066 votes, with BJP’s Krishna Ghosh winning. (Image: Rabindranath Chatterjee/Facebook)
4 / 7
3. Debangshu Bhattacharya loses Chunchura despite strong campaign efforts | TMC’s Debangshu Bhattacharya, known for promoting the “Khela Hobe” campaign slogan, has lost in the Chunchura constituency, earning 94,269 votes and trailing by 43,435 votes against BJP candidate Subir Nag. (Image: Debangshu Bhattacharya/X)
5 / 7
4. Rituparna Addhya defeated in Bongaon Dakshin | Social media influencer Rituparna Addhya finished with 81,585 votes, losing by 37,814 votes to BJP MLA Swapan Majumder in Bongaon Dakshin. (Image: Rituparna Addhya/Instagram)
6 / 7
5. Baishnabnagar sees a setback for TMC as BJP secures victory | In Baishnabnagar, part of the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha constituency, BJP candidate Raju Karmakar attained 1,08,692 votes, winning by a margin of 46,881 votes, indicating a notable setback for the TMC.
7 / 7
6. Swapan Debnath loses Purbasthali Dakshin: Purbasthali Dakshin remains a closely observed seat due to its legacy of competitive contests. TMC’s Swapan Debnath, who previously won by a slender margin in 2021, has lost in this election, garnering 94,342 votes and trailing by 16,662 votes.
