West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee (TMC) said the Trinamool Congress will win more than 200 seats in the assembly election [1].
This assertion comes as the party seeks to maintain morale and counter opposing projections that suggest a potential shift in power. By dismissing external data, Banerjee is positioning her party's internal confidence against public narratives that may influence voter perception or market stability.
Banerjee shared her confidence during a closed-door virtual session with TMC leaders and workers, including party leader Abhishek Banerjee [1]. She said current exit polls are propaganda designed to influence the share market [1].
"Exit polls are propaganda to influence the share market," Banerjee said [1].
The Chief Minister's claims contrast with other reports indicating the BJP could win between 150 and 175 seats, potentially removing the TMC from power. Other projections suggest the BJP is taking the lead, with only a few polls favoring the TMC.
TMC State Secretary V. Sivadasan Dasu echoed the Chief Minister's skepticism regarding the accuracy of such predictions. "Exit polls never match reality," Dasu said [2].
The party leadership intends to warn its members against what they describe as false narratives. This strategy aims to project a decisive victory as the state prepares for the official tally.
Counting for the West Bengal Assembly election is scheduled for May 4, 2026 [3].
“"Exit polls are propaganda to influence the share market."”
The discrepancy between the TMC's internal projections and various exit polls highlights a high-stakes battle for narrative control. By framing the polls as financial manipulation rather than political forecasting, Banerjee is attempting to delegitimize data that suggests a vulnerable position for her administration ahead of the official count.
