India, May 4 -- All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) senior leader and the current Minister of State for Finance (Independent Charge), Chandrima Bhattacharya, is contesting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections from the Dum Dum Uttar constituency. A seasoned legal professional and one of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's most trusted lieutenants, Bhattacharya also serves as the head of the TMC's women's wing (Mahila Trinamool Congress). She is a central figure in the state government, managing critical portfolios including Health, Family Welfare, and Land Reforms.

Bhattacharya's 2026 campaign has been a spirited defense of the "Ma Mati Manush" governance model. On the campaign trail, she has focused on the success of women-centric scheme...