Shashi Tharoor Predicts TMC Victory in West Bengal Assembly Elections
TMC's Comeback Or BJP's Breakthrough? Shashi Tharoor Says 'Mamata Will Win But...'
News 18
Image: News 18
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor believes the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will win the West Bengal Assembly Election but may not achieve the same majority as in previous elections. As vote counting approaches, tensions rise between the TMC and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- 01Shashi Tharoor predicts TMC will win the West Bengal Assembly Election.
- 02Tharoor suggests TMC may not secure a large majority as in previous elections.
- 03Voting begins on May 4, 2026, with counting for most constituencies the same day.
- 04The Falta constituency will have a re-poll due to electoral irregularities.
- 05Counting for the Falta seat is scheduled for May 24, 2026.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
As the West Bengal Assembly Election approaches, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his belief that the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, will win but might not achieve the same overwhelming majority as in the past. Tharoor, representing Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, noted that the exit polls have caused confusion regarding the election outcome. Voting is set to commence at 8 A.M. on May 4, 2026, with most constituencies counting votes the same day. However, the Falta constituency in South 24 Parganas will not participate in the initial counting due to irregularities, with a re-poll scheduled for May 21 and counting on May 24.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The election outcome will significantly influence governance in West Bengal, affecting policies and development initiatives.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Who do you think will win the West Bengal Assembly Election?
Connecting to poll...
More about Trinamool Congress
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.