Immediately after the Election Commission announced the poll dates, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee kicked off her election campaign with a surge of confidence. Addressing a massive gathering today, she sent a clear signal to the opposition, stating that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would return to power with an even larger mandate. “Our seats will increase further this time. Let the opposition conspire; the victory belongs to the people. I will see you all at Nabanba again!” she proclaimed.

Her statement “See you at Nabanba” is being viewed as a direct message of dominance to the BJP and other rivals. Mamata emphasized that her government’s social welfare schemes, such as ‘Lakshmir Bhandar’ and ‘Kanyashree,’ have built a rock-solid foundation of trust among the masses. She mocked the central leaders, calling them “seasonal birds” who visit Bengal only during elections, while asserting that she remains the only constant support for the state’s people.

The TMC supremo urged her workers to focus on door-to-door campaigning and highlight the disparity between the state’s development and the Centre’s “neglect.” By projecting an air of certainty about her re-election, Mamata has set a high bar for her opponents. The first day of her campaign has successfully set a narrative of “Development vs. Outsiders,” making it clear that she is ready for the ultimate political battle.