New Delhi, May 4 -- BJP's Suvendu Adhikari is leading in Nandigram by over 3,100 votes against TMC's Pabitra Kar after the first round of counting, according to television trends, though the Election Commission was yet to upload official figures at the time of reporting.

In Bhabanipur, Adhikari had held an early edge over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, though the contest has been intensely volatile.

However, Mamata Banerjee has now maintained lead of with 25942 votes after 5 rounds of vote counting in Bhabnipur.

Adhikari, buoyed by the broader party performance across the state, declared: "The BJP will form the government with more than 180 seats." Taking a pointed jibe at the TMC, he added: "Rone dijiye. Khatam poora khatam."

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