Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing Chief Minister of West Bengal, addressed the media following her party's defeat in the recent assembly elections, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 206 seats, ending the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) 15-year rule. Banerjee stated that her 'target is very clear' as she seeks to strengthen the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). She received calls of support from key opposition figures including Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Arvind Kejriwal, who assured her of their solidarity. Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee expressed her commitment to public service, declaring that she has not drawn a salary or pension during her tenure and considers herself a 'free bird' now that she holds no official position. The election results, which saw the BJP surpass the majority mark of 148 seats in the 294-member assembly, signify a major political shift in West Bengal, aligning the state with the ruling party at the national level, which may have significant administrative implications.