Dramatic Shift in Sabang: BJP Gains Upper Hand

In a surprising turn of events, TMC's Manas Ranjan Bhunia, who has a long-standing history of victories in the Sabang constituency, is currently trailing. BJP's Amal Kumar Panda is leading by 693 votes after the third counting round, a stark contrast to Bhunia's previous electoral record.

In a dramatic election development in Paschim Medinipur district's Sabang constituency, TMC's long-standing candidate, Manas Ranjan Bhunia, finds himself trailing behind his BJP opponent.

Amal Kumar Panda of the BJP currently holds a lead of 693 votes, signaling a significant shift in voter sentiment. This comes after the third round of vote counting on Monday, as per the Election Commission data.

Bhunia, who has been a formidable force with seven prior victories—four under the TMC banner and three as a Congress candidate—is a sitting minister in the Mamata Banerjee government. The current standings mark a potential upheaval in the constituency's political landscape.