Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has approached the Calcutta High Court
June 16, 2026: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed an election petition in the Calcutta High Court challenging the victory of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. The legal move marks a new chapter in the ongoing political rivalry between the two prominent leaders.
Banerjee personally appeared before the Calcutta High Court to submit the petition. Through the plea, she has sought judicial intervention regarding the election outcome and raised objections to Adhikari’s victory from the constituency.
The case is expected to attract significant political attention in West Bengal, where the contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari has remained one of the state’s most closely watched political rivalries. Further proceedings in the High Court are awaited.