Mamata says TMC poised for victory after high turnout

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence that TMC is poised to win after high voter turnout in the first phase of assembly polls. She also claimed opposition unity to challenge the BJP nationally, focusing on ending its rule in Delhi

Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asserted that polling held so far in the first phase of the assembly polls indicates the TMC is already in a position to win. Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, said at a rally in the Bow Bazar area of Kolkata that she will conquer Delhi, taking along all opposition parties, after winning the election.

A voter turnout of 89.93 per cent was recorded till 5 pm, as polling was underway in 152 of the 294 assembly seats in phase 1. The next round will take place on April 29, while counting will be held in May.

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“From my understanding of people’s minds, we are already in a position to win given the polling held so far today,” Banerjee said. “I am not interested in any post; I don’t want the chair. I only want the end of BJP government in Delhi,” she added.