Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has reportedly told Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders who are unhappy with the party to "leave if they want," while calling on loyalists to rebuild the organisation after the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) sweeping victory in the 2026 Bengal Assembly elections.
Defiant Tone at Kolkata Meeting
At a meeting with TMC candidates in Kolkata, Banerjee struck a defiant tone, saying the party would rise again despite its dramatic collapse from 215 seats to just 80. She reiterated allegations that the people's mandate had been "looted."
Rebuilding the Party
Banerjee urged her loyal supporters to stay united and work towards strengthening the party at the grassroots level. She emphasized that the TMC would bounce back stronger and continue to fight for the people of West Bengal.
Allegations of Mandate Looting
The former chief minister also repeated her claims that the election results did not reflect the true will of the people, accusing the BJP of manipulating the electoral process. She vowed to challenge the outcome through democratic and legal means.
The TMC's defeat marks a major shift in West Bengal's political landscape, ending Banerjee's decade-long rule. However, her resolve to rebuild the party signals that she is not ready to concede ground easily.
