West Bengal is experiencing a significant constitutional crisis as Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a decisive victory in the recent Assembly elections, winning 207 seats compared to the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 80 seats. Banerjee, who has led the state for 15 years, claims the election was marred by manipulation and violence, stating, “I will not resign. I did not lose.” Legal experts, including senior advocate Dushyant Dave, have criticized her stance as unconstitutional, asserting that the Governor has the authority to remove her from office. The BJP plans to hold a swearing-in ceremony on May 9, coinciding with Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary. As tensions rise, Banerjee has also indicated her intention to remain active in national politics through the INDIA coalition, despite the looming transition of power. The situation in West Bengal raises critical questions about democratic legitimacy and constitutional adherence as the state prepares for a new government.