Major Setback for TMC in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has encountered a major political setback in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and 21 other ministers losing their seats. This unprecedented defeat, with a loss rate of 63% among contesting ministers, indicates a significant rejection of the ruling party by voters. The results raise questions about the party's leadership and future in the state. For a detailed list of the ministers who lost their seats, read on.
| May 5, 2026, 13:39 IST
TMC Faces Significant Loss in 2026 Elections
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has experienced a dramatic political setback as the results of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections have dealt a severe blow to the party's leadership. Notably, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and a majority of her ministers have lost their seats. Out of the 35 ministers who contested, 22 faced defeat, reflecting a staggering loss rate of 63% within the cabinet. This extensive defeat signals a structural rejection of the ruling leadership by voters across the state.
List of the 22 TMC Ministers Who Lost
Complete List of Defeated TMC Ministers
Mamata Banerjee - Chief Minister - Bhabanipur
Arup Biswas - Minister of Housing and Electricity - Tollygunge
Bratya Basu - Minister of Higher Education and School Education - Dum Dum
Chandrika Bhattacharya - Minister of Environment, Finance, and Program Monitoring - Dum Dum, Uttar Pradesh
Shashi Panja - Minister of Industry, Commerce, and Enterprises; Minister of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare - Shyampukur
Sujit Bose - Minister of Fire and Emergency Services - Bidhannagar
Indranil Sen - Minister of Technical Education, Training, and Skill Development; Tourism - Chandannagar
Becharam Manna - Minister of Agricultural Marketing - Singur
Swapan Debnath - Minister of Animal Resource Development - Purba Bardhaman
Bulu Chik Badayik - Minister of Backward Classes Welfare and Tribal Development - Malda
Pradip Kr. Majumdar - Minister of Cooperation, Panchayat, and Rural Development - Durgapur Purba
Birbaha Hansda - Minister of Forests, Self-Help Groups, and Self-Employment - Binpur
Manas Ranjan Bhunia - Minister of Irrigation and Waterways, Water Resource Investigation and Development - Sabang
Moloy Ghatak - Minister of Labour - Asansol North
Siddiqullah Chowdhury - Minister of Mass Education Extension and Library Services - Monteswar
Udayan Guha - Minister of North Bengal Development - Dinhata
Sandhya Rani Tudu - Minister of Western Development Affairs - Manbazar
Bankim Chandra Hazra - Minister of Sundarbans Affairs - Sagar
Ujjwal Biswas - Minister of Science and Technology and Biotechnology - Krishnanagar South
Snehasis Chakraborty - Minister of Transport - Jangipara
Srikant Mahato - State Minister of Consumer Affairs - Salboni
Satyajit Barman - State Minister of School Education - Hematabad