CM Mamata congratulates poll winners, tells losers not to lose heart

March 12, 2017 10:18

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had been unusually silent throughout the recent elections in five states. She had initially promised to campaign against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP.

Mamata broke her silence, congratulating the winners of the assembly polls, while asking the losers not to lose heart. She, however, did not take the name of any party or individual.

Congratulations to winners in different states. Congratulations to the voters for making their choice. To the losers, dont lose heart In a democracy, we must respect each other because some will win, some will lose. Trust the people, Mamata said in a series of tweets.

Mamata had initially promised to support SP in UP and AAP in Punjab; but she withdrew.

Trinamool leaders, meanwhile, claimed Mamatas next point of collision with the BJP is likely to be during the presidential elections, scheduled to take place before July 25. Mamata, sources said, is likely to support the re-election of Pranab Mukherjee.

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