In response to recent controversy, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clarified her stance on the opposition alliance INDIA, stating that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) remains committed to the coalition at the national level.
Speaking in Haldia, Banerjee reiterated, "At the pan-India level, we formed the opposition alliance INDIA. TMC will remain in the alliance. Many people have misunderstood me. I am in the alliance. I made that alliance. I will be in the alliance. There is no scope for misunderstanding. Misinformation is spreading."
Banerjee had previously stated that TMC would provide "outside support" if the INDIA alliance forms the next government.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Chinsurah on Wednesday, Banerjee stated, "Trinamool Congress would "provide leadership and extend all possible help from outside to the alliance in forming the next govt at the Centre, albeit without mending fences with Congress and CPM in the state. Four phases of elections are over.Another three phases remain. Even then, BJP does not stand much of a chance."