In the aftermath of the dramatic West Bengal Assembly election outcome, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahua Moitra responded with a message that both acknowledged the people’s mandate and reaffirmed
her party’s ideological stance.
In a post on X, Moitra on Tuesday wrote, “The will of the people is supreme. If Bengal wanted BJP, then Bengal has got the BJP. We respect that.”
Her statement came as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a sweeping victory in the state, marking a decisive shift in West Bengal’s political landscape and ending the long-standing dominance of the TMC led by Mamata Banerjee.
Continuing her remarks, Moitra added, “We fought the good fight against unimaginable odds on an uneven pitch, and for that I am proud of my leader and my party,” signalling internal solidarity within the TMC ranks.
She further emphasised the party’s commitment to its core principles, adding, “We will continue to stand and fight for a secular country where the constitution, not brute majoritarianism, is the last word. Jai Hind.”
BJP SWEEPS BENGAL, ENDS TMC’S LONG DOMINANCE
The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election results delivered a historic mandate in favour of the BJP, fundamentally altering the state’s political trajectory.
The party surged past the majority mark of 147 seats in the 293-member assembly, ultimately securing 207 seats (including wins and leads).
In contrast, the TMC was reduced to 80 seats, a sharp decline from its previously dominant position.
Smaller parties remained marginal players, with Congress and the Aam Janata Unnayan Party winning two seats each, while the CPI(M) and the All India Secular Front secured one seat apiece.
While results for 254 constituencies had been declared at the time, leads in the remaining seats reinforced a clear trend. Bengal had opted for a decisive change in leadership.
Despite the BJP’s commanding seat tally, the vote share data indicated a competitive contest.
The BJP secured 45.84 per cent of the vote, while the TMC followed closely with 40.80 per cent, reflecting a still-divided electorate at the grassroots level.
MAMATA BANERJEE LOSES BHABANIPUR
One of the most significant moments of the election came from the Bhabanipur constituency, long considered a stronghold of Mamata Banerjee.
In a major upset, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari defeated Banerjee by 15,105 votes.
Adhikari secured 73,917 votes compared to Banerjee’s 58,812, underlining not just a party-level shift but also a personal political setback for the TMC chief.
VIOLENCE, VANDALISM REPORTED AFTER RESULTS
Even as political reactions poured in, the post-result atmosphere in parts of West Bengal turned tense.
According to news agency PTI, incidents of arson and vandalism targeting TMC offices were reported from multiple districts.
Police cited cases from Tollygunge, Baruipur, Kamarhati, Baranagar, Baharampur, Howrah and Kasba, where mobs allegedly damaged party infrastructure.
In Tollygunge’s Bijoygarh-Netajjnagar area, an election office linked to TMC leader Aroop Biswas was vandalised, with visuals showing broken hoardings.
Similarly, at Ruby Crossing, the office of TMC councillor Sushanta Ghosh was attacked by a crowd reportedly carrying BJP flags.
Reacting strongly, the TMC issued a statement condemning the violence, accusing the BJP of revealing its “true colours” immediately after coming to power.
The party described the incidents as evidence of “vandalism and chaos,” terming it a slide into “gutter politics.”
The results mark the end of a 15-year era under the TMC and the beginning of a BJP-led government in West Bengal.
