Mamata sets target of winning over 215 seats in 2026 Bengal assembly polls

Kolkata, Feb 27: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday set an ambitious target of securing over 215 seats in the 2026 elections to the 294-member assembly, asserting that her party Trinamool Congress (TMC) would ensure a significant reduction in the BJP’s tally.

The BJP bagged 77 seats in the 2021 assembly elections.

“We will win more than 215 seats out of 294, in the next Bengal assembly polls and make sure the BJP’s numbers decline further,” Banerjee said while addressing a party meeting.

Taking a dig at the BJP, the TMC supremo recalled the saffron party’s slogans in the past elections.

“In the 2021 assembly polls, BJP leaders said ‘200 paar’ but were defeated. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, they claimed ‘400 paar’ but they could not even secure a majority. What Abhishek (Banerjee) said is absolutely correct. We will achieve a two-thirds majority, but you must ensure an even bigger victory. This time, BJP nominees must lose their deposits,” she said.

Echoing Mamata Banerjee’s sentiments, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee called upon party workers to ensure a decisive win for the party.

“The fight to secure Bengal’s future has begun. We must ensure the victory of the TMC and make Mamata Banerjee the chief minister for the fourth consecutive time. Our goal is to win a two-thirds majority in the 2026 assembly elections,” he said.

The ruling TMC had won 213 seats in the 2021 assembly polls, securing a comfortable majority, while the BJP managed to bag 77 seats.

With the 2026 assembly elections approaching, the TMC is focusing on consolidating its support base and countering the BJP’s challenge in the state. (PTI)

Hot this week

Meghalaya man missing in Bangkok

Shillong, Jan 10: A 57-year-old Meghalaya resident, Mr. Treactchell...

Pay hike of Assam ministers, MLAs likely as 3-member panel submits report

Full report likely by Oct 30 Guwahati Sept 25: There...

ANSAM rejects Kuki’s separate administration demand, says bifurcation not acceptable

Guwahati, Sept 8: Rejecting the separate administration demand of...

Meghalaya Biological Park Inaugurated After 25 Years: A New Chapter in Conservation and Education

Shillong, Nov 28: Though it took nearly 25 years...

Meghalaya’s historic fiber paves the way for eco-friendly products and sustainable livelihoods

By Roopak Goswami Shillong, Oct 25: From making earbuds to...

Anuj, Vivek grab gold in men’s freestyle at U20 Nationals

Kota (Rajasthan), Apr 22: Home favourite Anuj prevailed over...

Wife arrested in Karnataka ex-DGP Om Prakash murder case

Bengaluru, Apr 22: Police probing the murder of former...

Gill’s grace, Rashid’s resurgence propel Gujarat Titans to commanding win over KKR

Kolkata, Apr 22: Skipper Shubman Gill's elegant 90 off...

Rupee jumps 23 paise to settle at 85.15 against US dollar on FII inflows

Mumbai, Apr 22: Extending the winning run to the...

Pak security forces kill 10 suspected terrorists in Punjab

Lahore, Apr 21: Law enforcement agencies on Monday shot...

Sudan’s paramilitaries kill over 30 in fresh attack on Darfur city, activists say

Cairo, Apr 21: Sudan's notorious paramilitary group attacked a...

Pope’s transformative Papacy touched the world: CM

Shillong, Apr 21: Along with the rest of the...

Archbishop issues mourning guidelines  

pecial Requiem Mass at Cathedral Church in Shillong today   Shillong,...
spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img