Kolkata, May 4 -- In a political earthquake that has sent shockwaves across West Bengal, the high-stakes battle for the Bhabanipur constituency has reached a fever pitch. Latest figures from the Election Commission of India (ECI) reveal a stunning shift: after 16 rounds of counting, BJP heavyweight Suvendu Adhikari has surged into the lead, narrowly overtaking Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her own backyard.

The race remains razor-thin, with Adhikari maintaining a fragile lead of just 563 votes. While the TMC supremo has fought back to close wider gaps earlier in the day, the current momentum has shifted toward the saffron camp.

Trends for the Bhabanipur constituency showed a significant shift as Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP secured 5...