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Mamata Banerjee Refuses to Resign Claims Moral Victory After BJP Sweeps West Bengal
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
She says TMC won and hints at election irregularities
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down after the BJP’s sweeping win in the 2026 Assembly elections. In a defiant response to mounting pressure, she claimed she had “morally won,” questioned the result, and suggested the outcome may involve irregularities. The stance sets up a fresh political confrontation as TMC faces defeat on the ground.
- Mamata Banerjee rejected calls to resign after BJP’s landslide victory
- She claims a “moral victory” despite TMC’s heavy poll loss
- Banerjee questioned the election outcome and implied irregularities
- The move is likely to escalate the political standoff in West Bengal
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