Bhubaneswar, May 4 -- In a stunning political twist unfolding on Monday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has lost her throne in the Bhabanipur constituency, a key battleground in her home ground. Suvendu Adhikari of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a decisive victory with a margin of over 15,105 votes, marking a significant blow to Banerjee's political dominance in the state.

The lead for Suvendu Adhikari became evident as the 17th round of counting resumed, with Banerjee trailing by over 500 votes. With just a few rounds of counting remaining, it became increasingly clear that the TMC leader would not retain her seat, despite having a stronghold in the area for years. Mamata Banerjee's defeat in Bhabanipur, once consi...