Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:45am on 05 May 2026,Tuesday Politics
In a major setback for the All India Trinamool Congress, chief minister Mamata Banerjee and 21 other ministers lost in the West Bengal elections. Out of 35 ministers, 22 were defeated, showing a sharp loss for the ruling leadership. Several senior leaders, including Aroop Biswas and Bratya Basu, also lost their seats. The defeats cut across key departments like education, housing, and transport. The Bharatiya Janata Party secured a strong win in the state. The results suggest voters rejected not just candidates but the government’s overall leadership and performance across regions. (PC: HT)
