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Didi, you have not lost’: Akhilesh Yadav backs Mamata, TMC after Bengal poll debacle
Following Bengal election results on May 4, Mamata Banerjee rejected resignation and alleged vote rigging by the BJP. Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav backed Mamata, and on May 7 Yadav met her in Kolkata, praising her and saying, 'Didi, you have not lost.'
Why It Matters
The episode reflects cross-party support for Mamata Banerjee amid a contested Bengal election result, potentially shaping the state’s political narrative and opposition dynamics nationwide.
Timeline
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SP leader Akhilesh Yadav meets Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata; Abhishek Banerjee present; remarks
May 7, 2026
SP leader Akhilesh Yadav held a closed-door meeting with Mamata Banerjee at her residence in Kolkata. The meeting began at 3:15 pm, with TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee present. Yadav praised Mamata and her nephew for their poll campaign and told Abhishek, 'Didi, you have not lost.'
Bengal election results announced; BJP claims historic win; Mamata Banerjee rejects resignation
May 4, 2026
Election results are announced in West Bengal, marking a historic win for the BJP in the state. Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign as Bengal chief minister and accuses the BJP of rigging the vote.