TMC Holds Strong as BJP Fails to Achieve Predicted '400 Par' Sweep in West Bengal Lok Sabha Elections

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:30am on 04 Jun 2024,Tuesday Politics

Despite exit polls forecasting a significant BJP surge in West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is defying expectations, leading in 29 seats as vote counting progresses. The BJP, although making gains in North Bengal, trails behind with 12 seats. Mamata Banerjee's party faces off against BJP's aggressive campaign, with key battlegrounds including Dum Dum, Diamond Harbour, and Kolkata. Amid reports of violence and poll manipulation, the outcome remains uncertain, challenging BJP's "400 paar" dream. TMC's resilience reflects a polarized electoral landscape, signaling a closely fought battle for supremacy in the state.

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