In a strategic move ahead of West Bengal’s assembly election results, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee will speak to party counting representatives via video conference on Saturday. This comes exactly two days before the May 4 counting, following the completion of two phases of voting.
According to TMC sources, the address will provide comprehensive guidelines for agents on handling the entire counting procedure, from start to finish. The emphasis will be on maintaining sharp oversight to counter any irregularities.
The leaders’ virtual appearance follows a secretive late-night huddle on Friday. While specifics weren’t disclosed, it likely revolved around election-day tactics and agent deployment.
What was originally slated as Abhishek’s solo briefing has been elevated with Mamata’s participation, signaling unified command at the top. ‘The Chief Minister’s involvement boosts morale significantly,’ noted a party veteran on condition of anonymity.
Echoing her April 30 social media appeal, Mamata stressed unwavering presence at counting halls. ‘Don’t leave until my press conference. Replace yourselves only with unbuyable loyalists for essentials like food or restroom breaks,’ she instructed.
Dismissing exit poll doomsaying about BJP’s rise, Mamata’s message seeks to steel TMC workers. With stakes sky-high, this pre-counting rally could shape the narrative as Bengal awaits its political future.
