Mamata Banerjee Refuses to Resign, Claims ‘Moral Victory’ Despite Poll Defeat

Outgoing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign after her party’s defeat, asserting that the Trinamool Congress achieved a “moral victory.” Addressing a press conference, she alleged that the election outcome was influenced by force and accused the Election Commission of acting in a biased manner. Banerjee claimed large-scale irregularities in the counting process, stating that mandates in several constituencies were “looted” and counting was deliberately slowed. She maintained that her party’s fight was not against the BJP but against the Election Commission, and vowed not to step down under pressure. Watch