Mamata Banerjee Files Nomination from Bhabanipur Seat in Kolkata for West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

In a significant political development ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the All India Trinamool Congress, officially filed her nomination papers on Wednesday, April 8.

To the people of Bengal, she is not merely a leader. She is their custodian, the fulfilment of their dreams, the realisation of their aspirations, the sleepless sentinel who has stood beside them at every step, in every crisis, without fail.

She is their Didi. Their Nijer Meye.… pic.twitter.com/1QGi8zIIYN

— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 8, 2026

Mamata Banerjee is contesting from the politically crucial Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in Kolkata—a seat considered her stronghold. The filing of nomination marks a key milestone in the run-up to the high-stakes state elections, where the Trinamool Congress is seeking to retain power. Accompanied by senior party leaders and supporters, Mamata Banerjee’s nomination submission witnessed a strong show of political strength and public backing. The Bhabanipur constituency has historically been significant for Banerjee, reinforcing her political base in the state. With election campaigning expected to intensify in the coming days, all eyes are now on Bhabanipur as one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the state.