A new survey shows West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee ahead in the coming polls. (File: PTI)
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Moneycontrol06-01-2026, 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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