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Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign calling Bengal verdict a conspiracy BJP fires back hard

Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign calling Bengal verdict a conspiracy BJP fires back hard

She blames the Election Commission and BJP for “manipulation”

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will not resign after the election results, alleging a conspiracy behind the outcome. She accused the Election Commission of India and the BJP of manipulating the results and claimed her party’s seats were “looted.” BJP leaders responded sharply, saying her remarks have made her a “laughing stock.”

  • Mamata Banerjee refused to resign after the election verdict
  • She alleged a conspiracy involving the Election Commission and BJP
  • She claimed her party’s seats were “looted”
  • BJP hit back calling her statements embarrassing
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