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Watch: Can Mamata Banerjee refuse to resign? What the Constitution says

A day after a crushing defeat in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to step down, alleging that nearly 100 seats were stolen. But can a Chief Minister actually refuse to resign after losing an election? Heres what the Constitution says.

6 May 2026 9:36 pm