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Mamata Banerjee asks Governor meeting as BJP crosses majority in West Bengal vote count
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
She wants time with the Governor at a set hour
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has requested an appointment with Governor R.N. Ravi as vote counting shows the BJP surging past the majority mark. The BJP looks poised for a historic win in the state, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected at BJP headquarters. The election recently saw record voter turnout, adding weight to the dramatic results unfolding.
- Mamata Banerjee seeks a meeting with Governor R.N. Ravi
- BJP leads strongly and appears to have crossed the majority mark
- Narendra Modi is expected at BJP headquarters amid counting
- Elections saw record voter turnout in West Bengal
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