Mamata Banerjee Dismisses Exit Polls As ‘Propaganda’, Predicts 200+ Seats For TMC

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee is projecting a strong show for TMC in the 2026 assembly polls. Ahead of vote counting on 4 May, Mamata Banerjee has claimed the party is on track to cross 200 seats. The statement comes as exit polls mostly favour BJP over TMC.

Political tension has already appeared around counting arrangements in Kolkata. Late on Thursday evening, TMC representatives raised objections at two counting centres in the city. Leaders flagged alleged opacity and suspected malpractice near strong rooms storing sealed EVMs from the 29 April assembly voting.

Bengal election 2026 exit polls and TMC strategy

Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee met all TMC counting agents two days before counting. Leaders asked representatives to stay at counting centres from the first round until the last. Mamata Banerjee also wanted regular updates for the leadership on incidents or disputes inside every location.

The chief minister told party workers that narrow defeats must face extra scrutiny from authorities. Mamata Banerjee said any TMC nominee losing by "a margin of 200-300 votes" should immediately demand a recount. Mamata Banerjee further stressed, "No one should leave the counting centres till the process is over," while Abhishek Banerjee highlighted the need for swift reporting.

Abhishek Banerjee reminded agents of previous controversies during earlier polls. Abhishek Banerjee said, "All unusual activities inside counting centres, like the sudden power outage at the Nandigram counting centre in 2021, must be immediately reported to the party's top brass." The leadership wants potential disruptions flagged quickly during the Bengal election 2026 counting.

Bengal election 2026 claims on seat numbers and polls

Mamata Banerjee repeated that TMC expects to outperform most projections released after voting. Addressing counting agents, Mamata Banerjee declared, "TMC will at least win 200-plus seats if not more". Mamata Banerjee urged workers to ignore what was described as the "propaganda and campaign by the BJP and its allies.Two days before the counting, Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee held a meeting with all TMC counting agents.Track Bengal election 2026 LIVE".

Mamata Banerjee also questioned the reliability and purpose of exit poll surveys. Mamata Banerjee recalled earlier predictions that underestimated TMC. Mamata Banerjee said, "Such exit polls have no value. The 2021 and 2024 exit polls were way off the mark. I think most such polls are meant to influence the share market," while contesting current Bengal election 2026 forecasts.

Re-polling has already taken place in 15 booths across West Bengal, adding another layer of attention on the process. With counting day nearing, TMC’s top brass is combining public confidence with strict on-ground instructions. The party is focusing on close margins, transparency at strong rooms, and continuous monitoring during the Bengal election 2026 tally.