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Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee declared that his party will win at least one more seat than they did in 2021 (213 seats). He accused the central NDA government of blocking funds for West Bengal and criticized the “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of electoral rolls, claiming it was unplanned and led to deaths. He also presented individuals who were wrongly listed as deceased in the draft rolls to highlight alleged errors in the SIR.

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TMC Leader Predicts Victory in 2026 West Bengal Polls Amidst Electoral Roll Controversy

Kolkata, January 2, 2026 – Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has confidently predicted a strengthened majority for his party in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. Speaking at a rally in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas district, Banerjee asserted that the TMC will secure at least 214 seats, surpassing their 2021 tally of 213.

Banerjee launched a scathing attack on the NDA government at the Centre, accusing it of withholding funds for vital road projects and the 100-day rural employment scheme. He further condemned the ongoing “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of electoral rolls, alleging it was a poorly planned exercise that has resulted in fatalities.

“My battle to fight against such forces starts from today,” Banerjee declared to supporters. He specifically accused the BJP of orchestrating the SIR process.

The Election Commission’s recent publication of draft electoral rolls, following the SIR, revealed the deletion of over 5.8 million voters, citing reasons such as death and migration. Banerjee seized on this, presenting three individuals at the rally who were incorrectly listed as deceased in the draft rolls, questioning the accuracy and validity of the process. The situation is expected to fuel intense political debate in the lead-up to the 2026 elections.

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