– Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, announced that 38% of the candidates in the upcoming elections will be women from her party, Trinamool Congress.
– Banerjee stated that reservations for women in politics must be implemented, as many women are being discouraged from entering politics due to the challenges they face.
– She criticized the BJP during a rally in Kolkata, saying that they are targeting her party.
– Banerjee congratulated Akhilesh Yadav for his success in the Uttar Pradesh elections and stated that despite efforts by central agencies, the BJP did not achieve the results they were expecting.
– Banerjee expressed disappointment over the results in Uttar Bengal, but remained hopeful for future victories.