West Bengal chief minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday congratulated voters for the ruling party's win in the civic body elections in Asansol, Bidhannagar, Siliguri and Chandanagore.
“It is once again an overwhelming victory of Ma, Mati, Manush. My heartiest congratulations to the people of Asansol, Bidhannagar, Siliguri and Chandanagore for having put their faith and confidence on All India Trinamool Congress candidates in the Municipal Corporation elections.”
“We are committed to carry forward our development work further with greater zeal and enthusiasm. My sincerest gratitude to Ma Mati Manush,” she said in a series of tweets.
Earlier, it was reported the ruling camp is headed for a massive win in the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation and all set to retain the civic board.
An ANI input said celebrations were underway in North 24 Parganas with the Mamata Banerje-led party sweeping the civic body election in Bidhannagar.
Besides Bidhannagar, elections were held in Siliguri, Asansol and Chandannagar on Saturday. While the Siliguri Municipal Corporation is run by the Left Front, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has the other three bodies in its control.
{{/usCountry}}Besides Bidhannagar, elections were held in Siliguri, Asansol and Chandannagar on Saturday. While the Siliguri Municipal Corporation is run by the Left Front, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has the other three bodies in its control.
{{/usCountry}}The counting of votes began at 8am.
The BJP on Sunday demanded a repolling in Bidhannagar and Asansol alleging widespread rigging and violence.
In a letter to the State Election Commission (SEC), state BJP president Sukanta Majumdar said police were a silent spectator when open rigging was underway during the polls on Saturday.