Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has called for a united front among opposition parties against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following a significant defeat in the recent West Bengal assembly elections. Banerjee stated that a 'reign of terror' has begun and urged all opposition forces, including student organizations and NGOs, to join together. She emphasized the importance of creating a joint platform to counter the BJP's influence, mentioning her willingness to discuss this with any political party. Banerjee noted that she is preparing for a legal battle, supported by prominent lawyers and political leaders. Despite the BJP winning 207 out of 294 seats, the TMC secured 80 seats. Banerjee has also faced criticism for not resigning as Chief Minister and has made changes to her social media profile to reflect her previous terms in office. In response, BJP spokesperson Debjit Sarkar dismissed Banerjee's focus on opposition unity, stating that the TMC should concentrate on constructive work for Bengal's development.