Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday cast his vote in Kolkata during the ongoing election phase and expressed strong confidence in his party’s performance, predicting a decisive victory for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) while claiming that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would win fewer than 50 seats.
Speaking to reporters after casting his vote, Banerjee said the electorate in West Bengal has “already made up its mind” and asserted that the TMC is on course to retain public support across constituencies. He dismissed opposition claims and said the ground reality would be reflected in the final results.
“The BJP will not cross 50 seats. People of Bengal have rejected divisive politics,” he reportedly said, while expressing optimism about a strong mandate for his party. He also urged voters to continue participating peacefully in the electoral process.
Banerjee’s remarks come amid a high-intensity political contest in West Bengal, where multiple parties are actively campaigning and trading allegations over the conduct of polls. Voting in the current phase has been taking place under tight security arrangements, with central forces deployed in sensitive areas and monitoring systems in place to ensure smooth polling.
Election officials have reported a steady voter turnout in several constituencies, with early-hour participation already indicating active engagement from voters. Authorities have also stated that polling has remained largely peaceful, though isolated complaints and political allegations have surfaced during the day.
The TMC leader’s statement is likely to intensify the political rhetoric between the ruling party and opposition forces as counting day approaches in later phases of the election process. The BJP, on the other hand, has consistently maintained that it is confident of improving its performance in the state.
As voting continues across West Bengal, both ruling and opposition parties are making strong public claims about their expected outcomes, reflecting the closely watched and highly competitive nature of the election battle in the state.
