Police reduced security arrangements at the residences of Mamata Banerjee and her nephew, Abhishek Banerjee, on Wednesday morning following West Bengal Assembly election results.
The reduction of police presence signals a shift in power dynamics within the state. After a decisive victory by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the administrative grip of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has diminished.
Authorities removed barricades and smart guard-rail systems from outside the residence of Abhishek Banerjee in Shantiniketan and the home of Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata [1, 3]. While these external perimeter measures were scaled down, Z+ security cover was retained for the residences [1].
The security adjustment follows a landslide win for the BJP, which secured 207 seats [1]. This result ended the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal [1].
Police eased the extra security deployment shortly after the official declaration of the results [3]. The removal of the heavy infrastructure around the homes of the former leadership reflects the transition of authority in the region, a move that coincides with the BJP's mandate to lead the state government.
Neither Mamata Banerjee nor Abhishek Banerjee said anything publicly on the reduction of the perimeter security at the time of the reports [1, 2].
“Z+ security cover was retained for the residences”
The removal of specialized security infrastructure, such as smart guard-rail systems, indicates a transition from a state of high alert to standard protective protocols. This shift reflects the immediate practical consequences of the BJP's electoral victory, as the police force adjusts its deployment to align with the new political reality in West Bengal.
