Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee told a meeting of newly elected MLAs from her party that she would not step down following the Assembly election results, according to Trinamool Congress sources. She reportedly said that if necessary, the Centre could remove her from office.

During the meeting, Banerjee alleged that several of her party’s candidates had been unfairly defeated and claimed that more than 1,500 Trinamool Congress offices had been taken over. She also asserted that the INDIA bloc had emerged more united after the election outcome in the state.

Describing the electoral process as deeply flawed, she argued that what took place was not a legitimate election but an “atrocity.” Despite the results, she maintained that the Trinamool Congress had achieved a “moral victory” over the Bharatiya Janata Party and pledged to continue her political struggle.

According to party sources, Banerjee said she would not resign and called on her party members to remain strong. She also urged them to mark the first day of the Assembly session by wearing black as a sign of protest, and warned that those seen as disloyal would be removed from the party.

The sources further claimed that Banerjee alleged she had been subjected to rough treatment during the process and experienced chest discomfort. She criticised multiple institutions, including the state police, central forces, and election authorities, accusing them of bias.

Her decision to remain in office despite the electoral setback has led to an unusual political situation in the state, raising concerns about a potential constitutional impasse.

Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party, which secured a decisive mandate by winning 207 seats, has begun preparations to form the government in West Bengal—marking what would be its first administration in the state.

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 6: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee told a meeting of newly elected MLAs from her party that she would not step down following the Assembly election results, according to Trinamool Congress sources. She reportedly said that if necessary, the Centre could remove her from office.

During the meeting, Banerjee alleged that several of her party’s candidates had been unfairly defeated and claimed that more than 1,500 Trinamool Congress offices had been taken over. She also asserted that the INDIA bloc had emerged more united after the election outcome in the state.

Describing the electoral process as deeply flawed, she argued that what took place was not a legitimate election but an “atrocity.” Despite the results, she maintained that the Trinamool Congress had achieved a “moral victory” over the Bharatiya Janata Party and pledged to continue her political struggle.

According to party sources, Banerjee said she would not resign and called on her party members to remain strong. She also urged them to mark the first day of the Assembly session by wearing black as a sign of protest, and warned that those seen as disloyal would be removed from the party.

The sources further claimed that Banerjee alleged she had been subjected to rough treatment during the process and experienced chest discomfort. She criticised multiple institutions, including the state police, central forces, and election authorities, accusing them of bias.

Her decision to remain in office despite the electoral setback has led to an unusual political situation in the state, raising concerns about a potential constitutional impasse.

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Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party, which secured a decisive mandate by winning 207 seats, has begun preparations to form the government in West Bengal—marking what would be its first administration in the state.