‘They Kicked Me In Stomach, Threw Me Out’: Mamata’s Big Charge After Bengal Rout, Says EC Hijacked Polls

Kolkata: A day after the West Bengal election results were announced, Mamata Banerjee rejected the verdict, alleging large-scale manipulation and claiming that “100 seats were stolen” from the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

Questioning the credibility of the electoral process during a press conference on Tuesday, she said, “I have given my life to serve people. We did not lose.”.

Alleges Physical Assault At Counting Centre

In a shocking claim, Mamata alleged that she was physically assaulted and mistreated at a polling centre.

“They kicked me in my stomach… they threw me out of the polling station,” she said, adding, “As a woman, I feel disgusted. I was physically assaulted and abused.”

She further claimed she was not allowed to enter the polling centre despite being a candidate.

‘EC Became Villain, BJP Hijacked Process’

Launching a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), Mamata alleged that the poll body acted in a partisan manner.

“CEC became the villain of this election… BJP played the game directly with the Election Commission,” she said, claiming the fight was “not against BJP, but against the EC.”

She also alleged large-scale irregularities, including deletion of voter names, manipulation of EVMs and administrative interference.

‘Morally Won’: Mamata Refuses To Quit

In a defiant statement, Mamata insisted that she has “morally won” the election, rejecting calls to step down despite the Trinamool Congress’s heavy defeat in the state. She claimed that her party had “morally" won and alleged that the verdict was influenced by force. “I haven’t lost. We didn’t lose the election. It’s their forceful attempt. Morally, we won the election," she said.

‘Centre Interfered Directly, Police Inactive’

Mamata accused the Centre of direct interference in the polls and alleged that state machinery failed to act.

“BJP hijacked the counting centres… Bengal Police is totally inactive,” she said, adding that TMC workers were “thrashed” during the counting process.

Vows to Fight Back, Fact-Finding Panel Planned

Striking a defiant tone, Mamata said she would continue her political fight despite losing power. “I will fight against Delhi without a chair… we will fight like a tiger,” she declared.

She also announced plans to set up a fact-finding committee and initiate action over the alleged irregularities and violence.

INDIA Bloc Support, Next Steps Ahead

Mamata claimed support from INDIA bloc allies and indicated that the party would soon decide its next course of action.

Calling the situation “unfortunate”, she reiterated that democracy had been undermined and vowed to continue the battle politically and legally.

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