West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly rejected exit poll projections that suggest a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recent assembly elections. She accused these polls of being manipulated to undermine the morale of her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Banerjee expressed confidence that the electorate would favor the TMC, predicting they would secure over 226 seats in the 294-seat assembly. She urged her party workers to stay alert during the counting process on May 4, 2026, emphasizing the need for proper monitoring at counting centers. Additionally, Banerjee alleged that central agencies misused government resources to intimidate voters, claiming incidents of harassment and obstruction at polling booths. Despite the exit polls indicating a close contest, with projections showing the BJP potentially winning between 88 to 98 seats, Banerjee remains optimistic about the TMC's performance.