Mamata Banerjee Accuses Election Commission and Central Security Forces of Manipulation

April 21, Kathmandu – Following the significant lead secured by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the West Bengal Assembly election vote count, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has leveled serious allegations against the Election Commission and the central security forces. In a video message shared on social media, she urged her party agents not to leave the counting centers under any circumstances. With BJP reportedly leading in 192 seats, while her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC), is limited to just 96 seats, Banerjee claimed this was part of a “BJP plan.” She accused the Election Commission of intentionally displaying results from areas won by the BJP while suppressing the TMC’s leads.

“I earnestly request all agents not to leave the counting centers,” she said. “The Election Commission is colluding with the central security forces to carry out wrongful activities. At places like Kalyani, machines that have not been counted have been found, and counting has been obstructed in various areas.” Encouraging her party workers, she added, “People are forcibly attempting to enter and seize our offices, and the central security forces are perpetrating atrocities. But this is not the time to lose hope.” Banerjee mentioned that TMC still holds a lead in between 70 to 100 seats, countering the false propaganda regarding their performance. She emphasized that only partial counting is complete, and after results from phases 14 to 18, they will be victorious. “We will continue to fight fiercely, like tigers,” she asserted.

The Chief Minister also expressed dissatisfaction with her state police, alleging they are working in coordination with the central government. Despite the initial trends showing BJP crossing the majority threshold, Banerjee continues to assert that the final results will be in her party’s favor. The Election Commission has yet to formally respond to these allegations.