In a video message released around noon on Monday, Banerjee expressed confidence that the initial trends would reverse in later rounds of counting. She alleged discrepancies in the reporting of results and claimed that the figures being circulated were inaccurate. According to her, the TMC was actually ahead in nearly 100 constituencies, but those numbers were not being properly reflected.
“The numbers being fed are fake,” Banerjee stated, adding that the real picture would emerge after 14 to 18 rounds of counting. She further alleged that both the BJP and the Election Commission of India were not displaying trends in seats where the TMC was performing well.
Banerjee also raised concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, accusing the central government and the BJP of manipulating votes under its pretext. She claimed that her party was being “tortured from all directions” during the electoral process.
Meanwhile, early counting trends painted a contrasting picture. The BJP surged ahead, leading in 181 seats—well past the majority mark—while the TMC trailed with leads in around 90 constituencies. If these trends were to hold, it would mark a historic breakthrough for the BJP in West Bengal, a state it has never governed.
In key constituencies, the contest remained dynamic. In Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee’s seat, she experienced fluctuating leads across counting rounds. At the same time, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari showed mixed performance, trailing in Bhabanipur but leading in Nandigram.
As counting continues, the political atmosphere in West Bengal remains tense, with both sides closely monitoring developments and contesting the narrative around the results.
