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BJP's Rekha Gupta could become India's only woman CM after Mamata's defeat in Bengal
short by Dharini Mudgal / on Tuesday, 5 May, 2026
BJP leader and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta could become India's only woman CM as Mamata Banerjee lost her seat in the West Bengal election. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata from Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes. Ahead of the formation of the BJP's government in West Bengal, CM Mamata Banerjee is expected to meet the Governor and submit her resignation.