Mamata Banerjee Accuses BJP of Manipulating Exit Polls to Undermine TMC
Exit polls predictions made at BJP's behest to demoralise TMC workers: Mamata
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of manipulating exit poll projections to demoralize her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC). She confidently stated that the TMC would secure over 226 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.
- 01Mamata Banerjee claims exit polls are influenced by the BJP.
- 02She asserts that the TMC will win more than 226 seats.
- 03The accusations come ahead of the vote counting scheduled for May 4.
- 04Banerjee shared her message via social media.
- 05The allegations highlight ongoing political tensions in West Bengal.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of orchestrating exit poll projections to demoralize her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), ahead of the Assembly election results. In a video message released on April 30, 2026, she claimed that these projections were disseminated from the BJP's office and aired by television channels. Banerjee expressed confidence that the TMC would secure over 226 seats in the Assembly polls, which are critical for the party's future. The vote counting is set to take place on May 4, further intensifying the political atmosphere in West Bengal as parties prepare for the outcome.
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The allegations could influence voter sentiment and party morale ahead of the election results, potentially affecting the TMC's strategy moving forward.
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