Mamata Banerjee To Move Supreme Court Over Bengal Poll Result, Alleges BJP ‘Snatched Mandate’

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has decided to move the Supreme Court against the BJP and the Election Commission over the outcome of the West Bengal Assembly elections. The decision was taken during a key review meeting with party leaders at her residence on Wednesday, amid growing political tension following the BJP's sweeping victory in the state.

Mamata Banerjee Alleges 'Rigged' Mandate

At the meeting, Banerjee strongly criticised the election process and accused the BJP of manipulating the mandate in its favour. "The BJP has rigged the elections and forcibly snatched the mandate," she said, while asserting that the Trinamool Congress would challenge the outcome through legal means.

The TMC supremo also hinted at the possibility of constitutional intervention in the state. "Let them enforce President's rule (in the state) but it should be recorded in official documents," she was quoted as saying during the discussions. Her remarks have intensified speculation over a potential political and constitutional showdown in West Bengal.

The controversy comes after the BJP secured a historic 207-seat victory in the state following the two phases of polling held on April 23 and 29.

TMC Plans Legal And Political Fight

Despite the electoral setback, Banerjee made it clear that the TMC would not back down. She said the party would continue the battle in court along with senior leaders and allies, including Chandrima Bhattacharya.

She also stressed that the party's larger political focus remained on national politics and the INDIA alliance. According to Banerjee, the struggle against what she described as a "stolen mandate" would continue beyond Bengal and extend to Delhi.

The Chief Minister had earlier reiterated her refusal to resign during another party meeting held on Tuesday, signalling that the TMC intends to maintain its political stance despite the BJP's victory claim.

Abhishek Banerjee Backs Mamata's Stand

TMC national general secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee also supported the party chief's position during Tuesday's meeting. He urged party leaders to stay in their organisational roles and continue resisting the BJP politically.

"Remaining in power is a sign of our opposition," he had said, while calling on party members not to resign from their existing positions.

The remarks indicate that the TMC could intensify protests and legal challenges in the coming days as it continues to question the legitimacy of the election outcome.

BJP Confident About May 9 Oath Ceremony

Even as the TMC prepares for a legal battle, the BJP remains firm on its government formation plans in the state. The saffron party is preparing for the oath-taking ceremony of West Bengal's first BJP Chief Minister on May 9.

West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya confirmed that preparations were on track. "The Prime Minister has already announced the day, Pochishe Boisakh, May 9. It is the birthday of Rabindranath Tagore. It will be held on that day. It was our old commitment that we would run the government from the Writers' Buildings," he said.

As political tensions escalate, all eyes are now on whether the TMC's proposed Supreme Court move could affect the BJP's transition to power in the state.