Following a disappointing performance in the recent assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), addressed party candidates at her residence in Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal. She acknowledged the party's significant loss, where it secured only 80 seats out of 294, and emphasized the need for rebuilding the organization. Banerjee stated that those who wish to leave the party are welcome to do so, reinforcing her commitment to rejuvenating the TMC. She urged remaining members to repair and reopen damaged party offices, offering to assist in the efforts. Banerjee's remarks came after her own defeat in Bhabanipur, a constituency she previously dominated. The meeting aimed to boost morale among candidates amidst speculation of potential defections and internal discontent following the electoral setback. The TMC's official communications reiterated claims that the electoral mandate had been stolen, a sentiment echoed by Banerjee during her previous press conference. Despite the challenges, she called for unity and determination among party members to overcome this difficult phase.