The by-election results in West Bengal and Tripura have not been favorable for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). The TMC lost the by-elections in West Bengal and also received fewer votes than the Nota in Tripura. These results have raised concerns about the TMC's popularity and their ability to retain power in the upcoming elections.
Immediately after the announcement of the results, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, held a press conference and made a controversial statement. She announced that the TMC would fight the upcoming Lok Sabha polls alone and would not participate in any anti-BJP coalition. This statement was criticized by the Left Congress, who accused the TMC of playing into the hands of the BJP.
The TMC's decision to not participate in any anti-BJP coalition has caused a lot of noise in the state. The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) has accused the TMC of giving an advantage to the BJP in state politics. The CPIM claims that the TMC's decision to fight alone in the upcoming elections will split the anti-BJP vote and benefit the BJP.
Mamata Banerjee's statement has also raised questions about the TMC's political strategy. Some political analysts believe that the TMC's decision to fight alone in the upcoming elections is a risky move that could backfire. The TMC's popularity has been on the decline, and their decision to not form any alliances could