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BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav Slams Mamata Banerjee Over Bengal Poll Loss

BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav criticized Mamata Banerjee after the BJP's big win in West Bengal, saying public outrage prevented her from saving herself. Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur by over 15,000 votes. The BJP secured 206 seats with 45.84% vote share, while TMC got 80 seats with 40.80%. In the 2021 election, TMC had won 213 seats with 48% vote share.

Key Points: BJP Leader Targets Mamata Banerjee After Bengal Defeat

  • BJP wins 206 seats in West Bengal
  • Suvendu Adhikari defeats Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur
  • BJP leader Ram Kripal Yadav criticizes Mamata
  • BJP secures 45.84% vote share vs TMC's 40.80%
  • TMC won 213 seats in 2021 assembly election
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"So much public outrage that Mamata Didi couldn't even save herself in elections": BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav

BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav says public outrage prevented Mamata Banerjee from saving herself in West Bengal elections. BJP won 206 seats.

"There was so much public outrage against Mamata Didi that she couldn't even save herself in the elections. - Ram Kripal Yadav"

Patna, May 5

BJP leader and Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Tuesday hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party's performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections, stating that the party registered a "big victory" in three out of five states.

Targeting Mamata Banerjee, Yadav said, "There was so much public outrage against Mamata Didi that she couldn't even save herself in the elections."

In Bhabanipur, BJP's Suvendu Adhikari defeated Mamata Banerjee by a vote margin of over 15,000 votes. Adhikari got 73917 votes while Mamata got 58812.

In Nandigram, Adhikari defeated TMC's Pabitra Kar by a margin of 9665 votes.

"Elections have been held in five states, out of which the BJP has achieved a big victory in three states. I congratulate all the workers. Now the government will work," he said.

On Monday, the BJP's victory in West Bengal marks a significant moment for the party as it has been for long a marginal player in the state dominated for years by the Congress, Left parties and later Trinamool Congress.

As per the latest data released by the Election Commission of India, the BJP has secured 206 seats out of 294 seats in the Assembly. TMC won 80 seats and is currently leading on one for which counting is underway.

Congress won two seats, while Humayun Kabir's AJUP was restricted to two seats. CPI(M) managed to win only one seat.

Despite the BJP's sweeping seat victory, the vote share revealed a more competitive undercurrent. The party secured 45.84% of the vote, while the TMC followed closely with 40.80%, highlighting that the electoral battle remained fiercely contested at the grassroots level.

The CPI(M) garnered 4.45%, and Congress secured 2.97%, while other smaller parties and independents collectively contributed around 4.28%. The numbers suggest that while the BJP translated its vote share into a decisive seat advantage, the Opposition retained a substantial voter base--pointing to a divided yet shifting electorate.

In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election, the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee secured a decisive mandate, winning 213 out of 294 seats with a vote share of around 48 per cent, while the Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the principal opposition with 77 seats and roughly 38 per cent votes, marking a sharp rise from its previous tally. The Left-Congress alliance failed to win any seats.

- ANI

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Priya S
Honestly, I'm from Bengal and the ground reality is different from what Delhi politicians claim. Mamata Didi still commands huge loyalty in rural areas. BJP's success is more about division of opposition votes than actual anti-incumbency against her. But yes, losing from Bhabanipur is a personal setback for her. India needs stronger regional voices, not just one-party dominance. 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
Wait, so BJP got 45.84% votes and TMC 40.80% - that's only 5% difference! But seats are 206 vs 80? Something is seriously wrong with our first-past-the-post system. In a fair proportional representation, TMC would have around 120 seats at least. This is why we need electoral reforms in India. Ram Kripal Yadav ji should focus on good governance instead of gloating.
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Michael C
As an outsider looking in, I'm fascinated by Indian elections. This result shows how volatile democracy can be. Mamata Banerjee was unbeatable two years ago, now she loses her own seat. But the vote share data tells a different story - she still has huge support. BJP would be foolish to take Bengal for granted. The TMC is down but not out.
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Aman W
Ram Kripal Yadav needs to show some humility. Yes, BJP won, but insulting Mamata Didi personally doesn't reflect well on Indian politics. The real issue is: will BJP deliver on development in Bengal? They won on promises of better roads, jobs, and corruption-free governance. Let's see if they match TMC's grassroots work. Actions speak louder than victory speeches. 🤔

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