Mamata Leads Bengal Polls Despite Fatigue; Humayun Kabir Emerges Wildcard

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Moneycontrol•06-01-2026, 10:10
Mamata Leads Bengal Polls Despite Fatigue; Humayun Kabir Emerges Wildcard
- •TMC leads BJP 39.6% to 30.5% in West Bengal Assembly elections survey.
- •Mamata Banerjee is preferred CM (35.4%); BJP's Suvendu Adhikari at 20.9%.
- •Unemployment is top voter concern (33.8%); MLA anti-incumbency is high.
- •BJP faces challenges like infighting and perception of not understanding Bengal culture.
- •Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir emerges as a wildcard, potentially impacting Muslim votes.
Why It Matters: Survey shows Mamata Banerjee's TMC leads in West Bengal, but voter fatigue and new wildcards pose challenges.
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