Why a narrow win may spell trouble for Mamata's TMC

Apr 28, 2026 | 00:18 IST

If Mamata Banerjee returns to power with a reduced number of seats, it may open the possibility of a Maharashtra-like party split, and prospect of a BJP-led govt emerging through political manoeuvring

After voting completed on 152 Bengal seats last week, BJP is upbeat, but nobody is counting Trinamool out, yet – though in recent years, BJP has snatched states governed by non-BJP parties.

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Why a narrow win may spell trouble for Mamata's TMC

If Mamata Banerjee returns to power with a reduced number of seats, it may open the possibility of a Maharashtra-like party split, and prospect of a BJP-led govt emerging through political manoeuvring

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Why a narrow win may spell trouble for Mamata's TMC

If Mamata Banerjee returns to power with a reduced number of seats, it may open the possibility of a Maharashtra-like party split, and prospect of a BJP-led govt emerging through political manoeuvring

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