‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss | India
Mamata Banerjee, India's most powerful female politician, has refused to resign as chief minister of West Bengal despite the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning a landslide victory in state elections. Banerjee claims the election was "looted" by conspiracy and that she will not step down. The governor of West Bengal has threatened to send police if Banerjee does not voluntarily relinquish her position, potentially leading to legal challenges. The BJP has responded with accusations of "constitutional blasphemy" and a ban on advisors appointed by Banerjee from entering their offices. Banerjee's refusal to step down could lead to further political turmoil in the state.
6 MAY 2026
— Al Jazeera
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— The Dawn
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— The Hindu
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