‘Hai dum?’: TMC MP's big challenge to PM Modi if Mamata wins in West Bengal
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if Mamata Banerjee's party wins the West Bengal elections, calling on him to back his earlier claim of being the candidate for all 294 seats. The challenge comes as West Bengal votes in 142 constituencies during the second phase of polling. Mamata Banerjee accused central forces of bias, alleging they are detaining her party workers and acting under BJP influence. The BJP, which has heavily campaigned in the state, held 19 rallies led by Modi ahead of the polls.
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‘Hai dum?’: TMC MP's big challenge to PM Modi if Mamata wins in West BengalWest Bengal is voting in 142 seats in the second phase of polling on Wednesday, April 29. Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 10:02 AM ISTBy Nikita SharmaShare viaCopy link As West Bengal votes in the second phase of polling on Wednesday, April 29, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O Brien posed a big challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to “resign” if Mamata Banerjee and the TMC wins in the state.Derek O'Brien announced the challenge to PM Modi through a video on social media. (X/@derekobrienmp)“Narendra, you had announced that you are the candidate for all 294 seats in Bengal. Drop the big talk. Accept this challenge.
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