In the aftermath of the BJP's decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee (chief of the Trinamool Congress) launched a fierce critique of the Election Commission of India, accusing it of engaging in 'dirty and nasty games' to sway the election results. Banerjee claimed that the elections were 'stolen' in multiple states, including Maharashtra, Haryana, and Bihar, and alleged direct interference from the ruling establishment. She also recounted a troubling personal experience, stating she was assaulted at a polling station and that CCTV footage was disabled during the incident. Despite her party's setback, Banerjee received support from leaders within the opposition INDIA bloc, including Sonia Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal, who expressed their solidarity. The BJP's victory was marked by securing 206 seats compared to TMC's 80 seats, with a vote share of 45.84% for BJP and 40.80% for TMC, reflecting a competitive electoral landscape. This outcome represents a stark contrast to the 2021 Assembly elections, where TMC had a commanding lead with 213 seats.