In preparation for the May 21 repoll in Falta assembly constituency, Samik Bhattacharya, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president, criticized the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), claiming the party has been 'sent into exile' by the electorate. He sarcastically invited TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to campaign in Falta, highlighting Banerjee's absence despite representing the area in Parliament. Bhattacharya expressed confidence in BJP candidate Debanshu Panda, aiming for a victory margin exceeding 1.25 lakh votes. He noted that the TMC leadership has retreated after recent electoral setbacks, stating that their previous bravado has diminished. Bhattacharya also addressed minority communities, asserting that the BJP has no issues with ordinary citizens and promising job creation to prevent migration for employment. The repoll follows the Election Commission's decision to cancel the April 29 election due to significant irregularities, including allegations of electronic voting machine tampering and voter intimidation. Bhattacharya encouraged TMC members to campaign without fear, suggesting a shift in the political landscape in South 24 Parganas.