Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Congress Leaders for Celebrating TMC's Defeat in Bengal
In the wake of the BJP's significant win in Bengal, Rahul Gandhi has condemned Congress leaders for celebrating the TMC's defeat. He warns that such actions contribute to the BJP's ongoing campaign to undermine democracy in India. Gandhi stresses the importance of recognizing the broader implications of these electoral outcomes, urging party members to prioritize the nation's future over petty politics. His remarks come as the BJP prepares to form its government in West Bengal for the first time, following a historic victory in the assembly elections.
| May 5, 2026, 13:05 IST
Rahul Gandhi's Strong Remarks on TMC's Loss
Following the significant victory of the BJP in Bengal, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed his disapproval of party members and others who mocked the TMC and celebrated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat. He emphasized that the opposition's loss is merely a step in the BJP's campaign to undermine democracy in India. Gandhi pointed out that some within Congress and other parties are rejoicing over TMC's defeat, stating they need to grasp the gravity of the situation— the BJP's actions in Assam and Bengal represent a serious threat to Indian democracy. He urged them to set aside petty politics, stressing that this issue transcends individual parties and is fundamentally about India.
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Gandhi reiterated the need for clarity among those celebrating TMC's loss in West Bengal. The BJP is set to form its government for the first time after winning 206 seats in the state assembly elections, marking a hat-trick of victories in Assam. He took to social media to convey that the celebration of TMC's defeat by some in Congress and others is misguided. They must recognize that the BJP's theft of the electoral mandate in Assam and Bengal is a significant advancement in its mission to dismantle Indian democracy.
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He urged everyone to move beyond trivial politics, asserting that this situation is not about one party versus another, but rather about the future of India. Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing Chief Minister of West Bengal, claimed on Monday that the BJP had stolen 100 seats in the state. Rahul Gandhi supported her assertion, alleging that the BJP, with the assistance of the Election Commission, has manipulated the elections in Assam and West Bengal.
Some in the Congress, and others, are gloating about TMC’s loss.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 5, 2026
They need to understand this clearly - the theft of Assam and Bengal’s mandate is a big step forward by the BJP in its mission to destroy Indian democracy.
Put petty politics aside. This is not about one party or…