West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday urged her party workers to remain vigilant at counting centres, alleging that the early leads shown by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) were part of a 'wicked game plan'. Speaking to Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters, she said, 'Wait and watch, we are winning. Do not be misled by the initial trends.'
Mamata's Call for Vigilance
Banerjee emphasized the need for TMC agents to stay alert at all counting centres across the state. 'Our agents must be present and watchful. The BJP is trying to manipulate the counting process. We will not let them succeed,' she asserted. The Chief Minister also accused the Election Commission of bias, stating that the early leads favouring the BJP were suspicious.
Allegations of a 'Wicked Game Plan'
Mamata Banerjee alleged that the BJP had devised a 'wicked game plan' to snatch victory through unfair means. 'They are showing early leads to demoralize our workers. But we know the ground reality. Our people have voted for development and peace,' she said. She urged party workers to maintain calm and confidence, asserting that the final results would reflect the true mandate of the people.
Reaction from BJP
The BJP dismissed Mamata's allegations as baseless. BJP state president Dilip Ghosh said, 'She is panicking because she knows she is losing. The early leads are a reflection of the people's desire for change.' He accused the TMC of trying to create confusion and unrest during the counting process.
Counting Process Underway
The counting of votes for the 294 assembly seats in West Bengal began at 8 am on Sunday. Tight security arrangements have been made at all counting centres. The Election Commission has assured a transparent and fair counting process. As per early trends, the BJP was leading in several seats, but TMC maintained a lead in many others.
Mamata Banerjee's call for vigilance comes amid a fiercely contested election in the state. The TMC is seeking a third consecutive term, while the BJP aims to unseat the incumbent government. The final results are expected later in the day.
