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BJP wins Bengal polls; Assembly dissolved; Mamata refuses to resign; Shah visits Dakshineswar temple
In the Bengal elections, the BJP won 207 of 294 seats while the TMC secured 80. The assembly was dissolved by the governor with Mamata Banerjee not being appointed caretaker chief minister. Amit Shah visited Dakshineswar temple and posted a message on X.
Why It Matters
The results mark a historic shift in Bengal's political landscape and set the stage for a new leadership. The dissolution of the assembly and Mamata Banerjee's stance contribute to a volatile transition in state governance.
Timeline
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Amit Shah visits Dakshineswar temple after landing in Kolkata; posts on X
May 8, 2026
Amit Shah, who formulated strategies for the Bengal elections, landed in Kolkata around noon, visited the Dakshineswar temple to offer puja, and posted a message on X saying he bows to the people of Bengal for scripting history.
Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign after Bhabanipur loss; accuses institutions of manipulation
May 8, 2026
Mamata Banerjee could not retain the Bhabanipur seat but refused to resign as chief minister, alleging manipulation by the BJP, the Election Commission and central armed forces.
BJP wins Bengal polls; 207 seats to 80 for TMC
May 8, 2026
In the two-phase Bengal polls, the BJP secured 207 of the 294 assembly seats, while the TMC won 80 seats.
Governor dissolves Bengal Assembly; Mamata not named caretaker CM
May 7, 2026
Governor RN Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Legislative Assembly late on Thursday and did not appoint Mamata Banerjee as caretaker chief minister, contrary to the convention.