Markandey Katju, a former judge of the Supreme Court of India, expressed that he would not be surprised if leaders from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), including Mahua Moitra, Sagarika Ghose, and Sayoni Ghosh, defect to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This prediction follows the BJP's substantial victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, where they won 207 seats, while the TMC managed only 80 seats out of a total of 294. The election results were announced on May 4, 2026. In the aftermath of the elections, West Bengal has witnessed significant post-poll violence, with reports of vandalism at TMC offices throughout the state. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar has issued a warning against those inciting violence, stating that strict measures will be taken against offenders. He has directed local authorities, including District Magistrates and police officials, to ensure continuous patrols to prevent further unrest. TMC Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev shared a video showing bulldozers demolishing structures in Kolkata, highlighting the ongoing tensions.