After defeat, Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee to address media today at 4 pm from Kalighat

All eyes are on Kalighat today as Trinamool Congress chairperson Mamata Banerjee is set to address an “important” press conference at 4 pm, a day after the results of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections. The announcement was made through a brief communication by the party’s media team, signalling a significant political message following a major electoral setback.

The press conference will take place at her residence on Harish Chatterjee Street, where she is expected to speak alongside senior party leader Abhishek Banerjee. The development comes after a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape, with the Trinamool Congress losing power after over a decade and a half in office and its seat tally dropping sharply.

Mamata Banerjee herself suffered a defeat in the Bhabanipur constituency, losing to Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari. The outcome has triggered disappointment among party workers and raised questions about the party’s future strategy. Political observers believe the press conference could include an assessment of the results and possible organisational or political responses.

The announcement also follows her strong allegations during the counting process, where she claimed irregularities and accused authorities of bias. She had described the outcome as “immoral” and “illegal” and alleged that more than 100 seats were “looted,” remarks that have intensified the political atmosphere in the state.

With both Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee expected to speak, the press conference is likely to outline the party’s next course of action. Whether it signals acceptance of the mandate or a renewed political challenge remains to be seen, as attention remains fixed on Kalighat this afternoon.