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TMC Confident of 270 Seats, Mamata's Fourth Term in West Bengal Polls

Trinamool Congress senior leader Dr Nirmal Majhi has expressed supreme confidence in the party's victory, predicting it will win 270 seats in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. The party has announced its list of 291 candidates for the polls, which will be held in two phases on April 23 and 29. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest from the Bhabanipur seat against BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The party has also allocated three seats to its ally, the Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha.

Key Points: TMC Predicts 270 Seats, Mamata's 4th Term in Bengal Polls

  • TMC targets 270-seat victory
  • Mamata to contest from Bhabanipur
  • 291 candidates announced
  • Polls in two phases April 23 & 29
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"Our victory is assured": TMC senior leader Nirmal Majhi ahead of West Bengal polls

TMC leader Nirmal Majhi asserts victory for Mamata Banerjee, targeting 270 seats. Party announces 291 candidates for the two-phase assembly elections.

"Our victory is assured under the leadership of Mamata Didi... we will get 270 seats. - Dr Nirmal Majhi"

Hooghly, March 19

Trinamool Congress senior leader Dr Nirmal Majhi on Wednesday asserted confidence in the victory of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led party in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections.

Speaking with ANI from a campaign rally in Goghat, the TMC leader highlighted the healthcare facilities provided by the government and affirmed that the party MPs will continue developmental efforts in the future. He said that the party will win 270 seats, forming the TMC governemnt for the fourth time.

TMC senior leader Dr Nirmal Majhi says, "We have informed about the excellent healthcare services and facilities provided by the district administration for the general public; the auditorium is for women and the general public. Our MPs have done a lot of work here. We will all work together. Our victory is assured under the leadership of Mamata Didi and the commandership of Abhishek Banerjee; we will get 270 seats, and Mamata Banerjee will become the Chief Minister for the fourth time," he said.

On Tuesday, the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) on Tuesday announced the 291 names of candidates for West Bengal assembly seats ahead of polling, which will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. The vote counting will be conducted on May 4.

Addressing the press conferences, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee confirmed that they are giving three seats to their ally Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM).

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest from Bhabanipur against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari.

TMC Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya fielded from the Dum Dum Uttar seat, Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra from the Kamarhati seat, Trinamool Congress Minister and Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim from Kolkata Port seat, Kunal Ghosh from Beleghata seat, and Dr Shashi Panja from the Shyampukur seat.

However, Former Education Minister Parth Chatterjee did not get a ticket from Behala Paschim, and in his place, Ratna Chatterjee will contest this time.

On seat distribution, Banerjee confirmed, "Three seats TMC will not fight, we have discussed this with Anit Thapa. 291 seats TMC will contest."

- ANI

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Priya S
Mamata Didi has done a lot for women's empowerment and healthcare in Bengal. The confidence is understandable. Hope the development work continues uninterrupted! 🙏
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Rohit P
Respectfully, such overwhelming confidence before the election feels like overconfidence. What about the issues of unemployment and migration of youth? The focus seems only on claiming victory, not on a concrete future roadmap.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the seat adjustments with allies. The direct contest between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur will be the main event! This election is going to be very tight.
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Karthik V
Parth Chatterjee not getting a ticket is a big message. Party is trying to clean up its image. Good move. But winning 270 seats? That's a tall order in today's political climate. Jai Bangla!
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Meera T
As a Bengali, I just want peace and development. Too much political noise. Hope whoever wins works on real issues like infrastructure and education. The auditorium for women is a good step though.

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