‘Hai dum?’: TMC MP's big challenge to PM Modi if Mamata wins in West Bengal
As West Bengal votes in the second phase of polling, TMC MP Derek O'Brien challenged Prime Minister Modi to resign if Mamata Banerjee wins. O'Brien made this statement in a video shared on social media, urging Modi to accept the challenge. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee accused central forces of interfering with the election process and alleged that her party workers were being targeted.
- ▪West Bengal is voting in 142 seats in the second phase of polling.
- ▪Derek O'Brien challenged PM Modi to resign if Mamata Banerjee and TMC win.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee alleged that central forces are interfering with the election process.
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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 1:49 PM 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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