In a historic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party is on course to form its first-ever government in West Bengal, marking a massive setback for All India Trinamool Congress after 15 years in power. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who had ended 34 years of Left rule in 2011 with the “Ma Mati Manush” plank, now faces her toughest political challenge yet. As counting trends favour the BJP, tensions have escalated across the state, with clashes reported and security tightened in key districts. Mamata Banerjee has alleged “vote manipulation” and accused the BJP of colluding with the system and the Election Commission, even claiming counting delays in several constituencies.