Kolkata, May 4, 2026: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a strong counterattack against early Assembly election trends on Monday as the Bharatiya Janata Party established a commanding lead, raising serious concerns over the credibility of the counting process and alleging multiple irregularities.
Rejecting the initial numbers, Banerjee claimed that the figures being projected were misleading and should not be accepted as the final electoral verdict. She urged Trinamool Congress supporters to remain patient, insisting that the true outcome would become clearer only after later stages of counting were completed.
The TMC chief also alleged that vote counting had been halted at several locations across West Bengal, intensifying political tensions on one of the state’s most critical election days. Her remarks suggested concerns over procedural transparency as the BJP’s lead continued to expand.
In an urgent appeal, Banerjee directed party workers and counting agents to stay stationed at counting centres and closely monitor every stage of the process to safeguard electoral integrity.
Her remarks came as celebrations grew among BJP supporters, with early trends pointing toward a potentially historic shift in Bengal’s political power structure.
Banerjee’s forceful response reflects the mounting pressure on the ruling Trinamool Congress as it faces one of its toughest electoral challenges, with the final outcome expected to significantly shape West Bengal’s political future.
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