The Times Of India reports: NEW DELHI: Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP), on Monday said that West Bengal’s assembly election outcome reflected public anger against the Trinamool Congress. He also accused chief minister Mamata Banerjee and her government of exploiting the state during their years in power.Addressing reporters, Kabir said, "What can I say? What has happened is good.
This was bound to happen. Mamata Banerjee became the CM thrice. She gave so much authority to her nephew.” Watch ‘Ram Rajya Arrived In Bengal’: BJP Workers Celebrate As Party Holds Majority Lead Over TMCThe politician further added, “They cheated the people and looted their money.
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In 15 years, they surpassed the loot which was done by the British looted in 100-200 years. West Bengal recorded its highest turnout since independence, with 93.19% polling in Phase-I and 91.66% in Phase-II, taking the overall turnout to 92.47%.The results marked a dramatic reversal from the 2021 Assembly polls, when Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress had won 213 of 294 seats with nearly 48% vote share. In that election, the BJP had secured 77 seats with around 38% votes, while the Left-Congress alliance failed to win any seat.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.
Originally reported by The Times Of India. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
