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Mahua Moitra reacts after BJP routs TMC in 2026 West Bengal assembly elections

Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Mahua Moitra reacts after BJP routs TMC in 2026 West Bengal assembly elections

Her jab suggests the numbers hide a surprising story

BJP has won a sweeping victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 206 of 294 seats and ending TMC’s earlier dominance. While the seat tally looks decisive, the vote share points to a tighter contest, with BJP at 45. The result triggered sharp political reactions, including Mahua Moitra’s pointed remarks after TMC’s defeat.

  • BJP wins 206 of 294 seats in 2026 West Bengal
  • TMC faces a dramatic reversal from 2021 results
  • Vote share suggests the fight was closer than seats imply
  • Mahua Moitra reacts with a pointed political message
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