Derek O'Brien Challenges PM Modi to Resign if TMC Wins West Bengal Elections
West Bengal polls: PM Modi must resign when TMC wins, Derek O'Brien says
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Derek O'Brien, a Member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress, expressed confidence in his party's victory in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. He challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if the Trinamool Congress secures a win, accusing him of making exaggerated political claims.
- 01Derek O'Brien is confident about TMC's victory in West Bengal.
- 02He challenged PM Modi to resign if TMC wins.
- 03O'Brien criticized Modi for making exaggerated political claims.
- 04The statement was made ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.
- 05O'Brien urged Modi to accept the challenge instead of making empty promises.
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Derek O'Brien, a Rajya Sabha MP from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), stated on April 29, 2026, that he is confident TMC will reclaim power in West Bengal after the Assembly elections. He publicly challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if the TMC emerges victorious, accusing him of making exaggerated claims about his political achievements. O'Brien's remarks were shared in a video on social media platform X, where he urged Modi to accept the challenge rather than engage in what he termed 'big talk.' This statement underscores the political tension as the elections approach, highlighting the ongoing rivalry between the TMC and the ruling party at the national level.
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The outcome of the West Bengal Assembly elections could significantly impact the political landscape in the state and influence national politics.
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