West Bengal election results | Congratulations pour in as Mamata Banerjee wins Nandigram
The Hindu
Wishes poured in from various quarters as the Trinamool Congress chief is set to form a government in the State for a third time.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee defeated Suvendu Adhikari by a margin of 1,200 votes to win the Nandigram constituency. Congratulations poured in from various quarters as the Trinamool Congress chief ensured the victory of her party and is set to form a government in the State for a third time. The battle was fierce and an eagerly watched one for Ms. Banerjee went up against former party strongman Mr. Adhikari, who had left the Trinamool Congress to join the Bharat Janata Party recently. Following the victory, Ms. Banerjee addressed supporters outside her residence. "This is Bengal's victory. Only Bengal can ensure such a victory," she said. She is expected to address the media later.
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