As West Bengal prepares for the counting of votes on May 4, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (of the Trinamool Congress, TMC) is facing a series of setbacks. Exit polls predict a strong performance for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which could end TMC's 15-year governance. Pollster Matrize estimates the BJP could secure 146–161 seats, while the TMC is projected to win 125–140 seats. Banerjee has dismissed these projections as fabricated. Legally, the TMC encountered a setback when the Calcutta High Court rejected two petitions challenging counting arrangements, stating there was no merit in the claims. Tensions peaked when Banerjee visited an EVM strongroom, alleging tampering and demanding transparency. The Election Commission of India responded to the allegations by asserting the security of the strongrooms and clarifying that the activities captured in viral footage were routine procedures, not tampering. Amidst these developments, the political atmosphere remains charged as both parties prepare for the results.