‘Hai dum?’: TMC MP's big challenge to PM Modi if Mamata wins in West Bengal
Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to resign if Mamata Banerjee's party wins the West Bengal elections, calling on him to back his earlier claim of contesting all 294 seats. The challenge was issued via a social media video amid the second phase of polling in 142 constituencies. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged misuse of central forces and outside observers influencing the election process. The state is witnessing high-stakes voting with 32.1 million electors and 1,448 candidates across seven districts.
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‘Hai dum?’: TMC MP's big challenge to PM Modi if Mamata wins in West BengalWest Bengal is voting in 142 seats in the second phase of polling on Wednesday, April 29. Updated on: Apr 29, 2026 10:02 AM ISTBy Nikita SharmaShare viaCopy link As West Bengal votes in the second phase of polling on Wednesday, April 29, Trinamool Congress MP Derek O Brien posed a big challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to “resign” if Mamata Banerjee and the TMC wins in the state.Derek O'Brien announced the challenge to PM Modi through a video on social media. (X/@derekobrienmp)“Narendra, you had announced that you are the candidate for all 294 seats in Bengal. Drop the big talk. Accept this challenge.
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