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TMC falls in West Bengal yet Abhishek Banerjee may still emerge stronger and lead the rebuild
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
His campaign weight may outlast Mamata’s ouster
BJP is poised for a historic West Bengal win, ending TMC’s 15-year rule. While the party’s defeat is a major blow, the spotlight shifts to Abhishek Banerjee, whose campaign role was prominent. Even if Mamata Banerjee’s era has ended politically, he is expected to steer TMC’s rebuild and shape its next strategy.
- BJP appears set to form West Bengal’s first government
- TMC faces a major defeat after 15 years in power
- Abhishek Banerjee’s campaign influence is expected to endure
- He may lead TMC rebuilding and political strategy
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