On May 7, 2026, West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi officially dissolved the Legislative Assembly, marking the end of Mamata Banerjee's tenure as Chief Minister of the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Despite her refusal to resign, her position has lost constitutional authority, as the TMC secured only 80 seats compared to the BJP's 207, which ended the TMC's 15-year rule in the state. Banerjee has labeled the election results a 'conspiracy' and a 'loot' of votes, indicating that the TMC may seek legal recourse by challenging the results in the Supreme Court. The Chief Secretary has issued orders to maintain stability during the transition, barring the removal of files from the state secretariat. While Banerjee may continue in a caretaker role, she lacks the power to make significant policy decisions. The Governor is expected to invite the BJP to form the new government, with Suvendu Adhikari as the likely candidate for Chief Minister, who is scheduled to take the oath on May 9, 2026.