TMC chief and outgoing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has ruled out stepping down after her party's assembly poll defeat, alleging that the outcome was the result of a 'conspiracy' rather than the people's mandate.
Addressing a press conference, Mamata claimed the elections were not conducted fairly, accused the BJP of undue interference and using the central forces to 'capture' the elections forcefully, while asserting that her party would challenge the results and continue its political fight.
'No question of me resigning, we were defeated not by public mandate but by conspiracy,' said Mamata.
Mamata said that her party will bounce back strongly after the loss in the assembly elections.
'We fought like tigers and will bounce back, but this government's direct interference is deeply concerning,' said Mamata Banerjee after the assembly poll loss.
Mamata added that her party's fight was not just with the BJP but also with the Election Commission of India.
She added TMC will be taking action against EC but it will not be something she is going to reveal just now.
'We are taking action, we will fight back. But the strategy is confidential. We are not going to disclose. Taking action against EC, yet to decide what action,' said Mamata.
