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Mamata alleges poll conspiracy, won’t step down

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
  • May 05, 2026
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Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday made it clear that she will not step down from her post despite her party’s defeat in the Assembly elections, alleging that the outcome was the result of a “conspiracy” rather than a genuine public mandate.

Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata, she said she would not go to the Raj Bhavan to submit her resignation. “We have not lost due to people’s verdict but because of a conspiracy,” she said, firmly rejecting any possibility of quitting.

She launched a strong attack on the Election Commission of India, accusing it of acting in collusion with the Bharatiya Janata Party to “snatch away 100 seats.” In a defiant tone, Banerjee said she is now a “free bird,” claiming she can contest elections from anywhere and is even ready to “live on the streets.”

Banerjee also alleged large-scale irregularities during the counting process, claiming BJP workers took control of counting centres, harassed candidates, and targeted party workers. She asserted that leaders of her party and the broader opposition alliance continue to stand by her, vowing a strong political comeback.

Election Outcome
The results of Assembly elections in five states were declared on Monday. In West Bengal, the BJP secured a sweeping victory, winning 207 out of 293 seats and is set to form its first government in the state on May 9. The All India Trinamool Congress was reduced to 80 seats, ending Banerjee’s 15-year rule.

Key Points from Mamata’s Address:

  • She alleged that just days before polling, her party workers were arrested and widespread raids were conducted. She also claimed frequent transfers of IPS and IAS officers, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah of direct involvement.
  • Reiterating her stance, she said resignation is “out of the question,” maintaining that while her party may have been officially defeated, it achieved a “moral victory.”
  • Comparing past regimes, Banerjee said she had seen governments led by Rajiv Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, but had “never witnessed such excesses,” alleging widespread intimidation and violence.
  • She claimed that projections of BJP winning 195–200 seats were circulated even before counting concluded, and alleged that BJP workers entered polling stations, assaulted individuals, and interfered with counting agents.
  • Banerjee announced that her party would take action against the Election Commission and form a 10-member fact-finding committee, including five MPs, to probe alleged irregularities.

The developments signal a major political shift in West Bengal, with Banerjee refusing to concede defeat politically and preparing to challenge the election outcome while positioning herself for a comeback.