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Expressing strong objection to the West Bengal election results, TMC Chief Mamata Banerjee asserted that her candidates who lost were forcibly defeated as part of a conspiracy. She held the Election Commission, the West Bengal Police, the CRPF, and the Chief Electoral Officer responsible for this. She further alleged that more than 1,500 of her party’s offices had been seized.
Dismiss Me—I Won't Resign: Mamata Banerjee
According to a report by news agency ANI, Mamata Banerjee stated during a meeting with newly elected TMC MLAs: “After Bengal, the INDIA alliance team is now united. I will not resign.” Even if they dismiss me—I want this to be a ‘Black Day.’ We must remain strong. On the first day of the Assembly session, all TMC MLAs should wear black attire. Those who have betrayed the party will be expelled. I am laughing. “I have defeated them morally. I am a free bird. I have worked for everyone. We may have lost, but we will fight.”
TMC spokesperson and MLA Kunal Ghosh said, “Preventing violence is the responsibility of the Election Commission. What the BJP claimed and what is actually happening on the ground are completely contrary to each other.” The violence currently taking place is not conducive to democracy. Mamata Banerjee’s refusal to resign constitutes a symbolic protest against the BJP’s alleged ‘looting’ of seats. “Didi has asked us to take the decisions regarding who will serve as the Leader of the Opposition and how our party will conduct itself in the Legislative Assembly; we will act exactly as she directs. We have also requested her to specify the respective responsibilities of each MLA within the Assembly.”
Preventing violence is the Election Commission's responsibility: TMC
In West Bengal, the constitutional process for government formation has commenced following the Assembly election results. Outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has questioned the mandate while refusing to tender her resignation. The State’s Chief Electoral Officer, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, clarified on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) that the role of the Election Commission is limited solely to conducting elections and notifying the results; the subsequent process takes place entirely under the Constitution.