Today, April 8, 2026, marks a pivotal moment in the West Bengal Assembly Elections as TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee files her nomination for the Bhawanipur constituency. Starting at 10:30 AM from her Kalighat residence, the procession will head towards Alipore Survey Building.

The ‘Mini India’ Theme: TMC aims to project Bhawanipur’s cosmopolitan spirit. Representatives from the Sikh, Gujarati, Punjabi, Marwari, and Muslim communities will act as proposers, showcasing a “Mini India” unity.

The Counter-Offensive: Following BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari’s high-profile nomination alongside Amit Shah, the TMC is pulling out all stops to display its grassroots dominance. Key figures like Mayor Firhad Hakim and Subrata Bakshi will lead the march.

Poll Schedule: Bhawanipur goes to polls on April 29 during the second phase. After completing the formalities, Mamata Banerjee is scheduled to fly to Hooghly for a major election rally.