Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:55pm on 07 May 2026,Thursday Politics
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi dissolved the state assembly on May 7 after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee refused to resign following the Trinamool Congress’s crushing defeat in the 2026 Assembly elections. The BJP secured over 200 seats, while Mamata alleged the mandate was “looted” and questioned the election process. The Governor issued the dissolution order under Article 174 of the Constitution as the assembly’s five-year term expired. The political standoff triggered debates over constitutional procedures, caretaker governance, and possible legal challenges. The BJP has demanded her immediate removal, while the Trinamool Congress plans to challenge the election outcome in court. (PC: NDTV)
