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Mamata and Stalin lose seats as assembly results shock ruling parties nationwide

Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Mamata and Stalin lose seats as assembly results shock ruling parties nationwide

Two powerful chiefs toppled in one sweeping night

Recent assembly election results delivered a harsh blow to India’s ruling giants, with Chief Ministers Mamata Banerjee and MK Stalin losing their own seats. Prominent leaders from other parties also suffered setbacks, turning expectations on their head across multiple states. The surprise outcomes signal widening voter dissatisfaction and a rapidly shifting political map.

  • Mamata Banerjee lost her seat in the latest assembly polls
  • MK Stalin was also defeated, unseating the top state leader
  • Other prominent politicians across parties faced unexpected losses
  • Results suggest a major shift in voter sentiment
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