TMC Secures Massive Victory in Bengal By-Elections, Strengthens Hold on State Politics

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, November 23, 2024, Kokata : In a stunning display of electoral strength, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has won a landslide victory in the by-elections for six assembly seats in West Bengal. Under the dynamic leadership of Mamata Banerjee, the party has already secured victories in five constituencies, with only the final result from Taldangra still awaited. Early trends indicate a likely win for the TMC there as well, ensuring a clean sweep across all contested seats.

The party’s historic triumph includes a significant victory in Madarihat, a BJP-held seat in North Bengal, marking a major blow to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). TMC's win in this constituency, once considered a stronghold for the BJP, underscores the shifting political tides in the state.

Mamata Banerjee, after the victory, expressed her gratitude to the people, saying, "We are not landlords, we are the guardians of the people. The blessings of mother, land, and people will give us more strength on our way." In a direct criticism of the BJP, TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee called out the party’s divisive politics, describing the BJP’s attempts as a "narrative of landlords" that had been rejected by the people. "Trinamool has always upheld the unity and dignity of Bengal," he said, thanking the people of Madarihat for giving the party the opportunity to serve for the first time in the region.

The victory, particularly in BJP-held Madarihat, is seen as a powerful repudiation of the BJP’s weak campaign and divisive tactics, while signaling increased trust in Mamata Banerjee's leadership and the development-oriented agenda of TMC. Both Mamata and Abhishek Banerjee acknowledged that this overwhelming mandate further strengthens the TMC’s position in West Bengal politics, as the party continues to enjoy widespread support among the electorate.

"This victory is a reflection of the people's unwavering faith in our vision of progress," Mamata said, reiterating the TMC's commitment to working for the welfare of the masses. Abhishek Banerjee, too, expressed his gratitude to the people, emphasizing that TMC’s focus would remain on their service and the continued development of the state.

With this stunning sweep, TMC has not only cemented its dominance in the state but also sent a clear message of resilience and unity under Mamata Banerjee’s leadership, while the BJP grapples with a major setback in its attempt to challenge TMC’s political stronghold in West Bengal.