‘Exit poll from BJP office’: Mamata Banerjee's first reaction on Bengal projections
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed exit poll projections as biased and fabricated, claiming they originated from the BJP's office and were intended to demoralize her party's workers. She expressed confidence that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would win over 226 seats and form the government after the May 4 results. Banerjee also urged vigilance during vote counting, alleging raids in her constituency and vowing to personally guard EVM strongrooms if necessary.
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‘Exit poll from BJP office’: Mamata Banerjee's first reaction on Bengal projectionsMamata Banerjee expressed confidence that TMC will form the government after the results of the Bengal assembly elections are announced on May 4.Updated on: Apr 30, 2026 5:35 PM ISTBy Shivam Pratap SinghShare viaCopy link West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has reacted to the Exit Poll projections for the state assembly elections, accusing the opposition BJP of ‘fixing’ them.Chief Minister and AITC candidate for Bhabanipur Assembly Constituency Mamata Banerjee (Samir Jana/ Hindustan Times)Banerjee expressed confidence that TMC will form the government after the results of the Bengal assembly elections are announced on May 4.
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