TMC Confident of Winning All 11 Kolkata Seats in 2026 Elections, Says MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay
West Bengal Elections 2026: TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay says will win all 11 seats in Kolkata
The Economic Times
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Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), expressed confidence that his party will secure all 11 seats in Kolkata during the upcoming 2026 West Bengal elections. He criticized the Election Commission of India for deleting votes but emphasized the importance of peaceful voting.
- 01Sudip Bandyopadhyay believes TMC will win all 11 Kolkata seats in 2026 elections.
- 02He criticized the Election Commission for deleting votes.
- 03Voter turnout in West Bengal was 61.11% by 1 PM during the second phase of polling.
- 04The main competition is between TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- 05Counting of votes will occur on May 4.
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Sudip Bandyopadhyay, a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP, confidently stated that the party will win all 11 seats in Kolkata during the 2026 West Bengal elections. He downplayed concerns regarding security arrangements, emphasizing the need for peaceful voting. Bandyopadhyay condemned the Election Commission of India for allegedly deleting a significant number of votes. As polling progresses, West Bengal recorded a voter turnout of 61.11% by 1 PM, with Hooghly district leading at 64.57%. The second phase of polling covers 142 out of 294 seats, seen as a crucial test for the TMC. The main rivalry remains between the TMC and the BJP, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4.
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The outcome of the elections will determine the political landscape in West Bengal, affecting governance and policy direction for the next term.
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