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Mamata Urges Stay Put As BJP Surge Looms Over Bengal Seats
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
She claims the trends are part of a wider plan
Facing West Bengal Assembly result trends that suggest a BJP surge, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee released an “Urgent Message” video asking workers to remain at counting centres. She alleged misleading trends and hinted at a behind-the-scenes plan driving initial figures, while projecting confidence that the final outcome could differ from early leads.
- Mamata Banerjee tells TMC workers to stay at counting centres
- She disputes early trends showing BJP taking a strong lead
- Banerjee alleges a plan behind misleading result projections
- Her reaction comes as seat estimates hover around 200 for TMC
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