Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee has stated that she does not view the recent electoral outcome in West Bengal as a defeat and will not resign from her position. In response to the party's poor performance, TMC has established a 10-member fact-finding committee to investigate incidents of post-poll violence. While the party has publicly blamed the Election Commission of India for its defeat, some leaders, including senior MP Saugata Roy, have begun to acknowledge internal issues that may have contributed to the loss. Roy pointed to dissatisfaction among voters and allegations of “dadagiri” (high-handedness) by local party functionaries as significant factors. He emphasized that the party failed to adequately assess the scale of anti-incumbency and the effectiveness of the opposition's campaign, particularly by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Despite acknowledging instances of alleged high-handedness by central forces during the elections, Roy noted that the overall polling process was peaceful. He also mentioned that the TMC's growing perception as a party representing minority interests might have impacted its electoral performance. Nevertheless, Roy expressed confidence in Banerjee's leadership, labeling her a “street fighter” capable of making a political comeback.