The Economic Times

Twin blow: Mamata Banerjee faces big electoral setback, loses bastion Bhabanipur after TMC's crushing defeat

In a dramatic turn in West Bengal's Bhabanipur by-election, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari has taken a slender lead over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after 16 rounds of counting. The race is incredibly tight, with Adhikari ahead by a mere 563 votes, showcasing a fierce contest in the Chief Minister's stronghold.