NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, extending emotional support to the outgoing chief minister after massive defeat in West Bengal assembly elections. Akhilesh met Mamata and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee at the TMC chief’s residence in Kolkata.”Didi, you have not lost,” Akhilesh was quoted saying by TMC official sources, ANI reported.”During his meeting with Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav told Abhishek, “What a commendable battle you all have fought,” he said. Watch ‘Shortage Of Funds’: Akhilesh Yadav Reveals Why SP Ended Contract With I-PAC Ahead Of UP PollsAkhilesh Yadav is believed to have discussed the post-election political landscape in West Bengal and reaffirmed support for opposition unity against the Bharatiya Janata Party, PTI reported.Mamata Banerjee has pledged to reinforce the INDIA bloc following the TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections.The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly, giving it a more than two-thirds majority and bringing an end to the TMC’s 15-year rule. The Mamata Banerjee-led party was reduced to 80 seats.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEyewitness Details Shocking Bike-Borne Shooting Near Hospital in North 24 ParganasOperation Sindoor One Year Later: How India’s Defence Tech Is Rewriting War StrategyMother of Suvendu Adhikari’s PA Chandra breaks down, Demands ‘Life Imprisonment’ For KillersOperation Sindoor Anniversary: Heavy Security Deployed in Poonch Market Area, Situation CalmOperation Sindoor Anniversary: Rajnath Singh Salutes Courage And Synergy of Armed ForcesHamirpur boat accident: Search underway for 6 missing in Yamuna River‘Congress Will Be Wiped Out Everywhere’: DMK Warns Cong Over Support To Vijay’s TVK2 Dead, 200+ FIRs, 433 Arrested, Over 1100 Detained In Post-Poll Violence In West Bengal‘Asked Me To Pay Rs 5 Crore’: Ex-Cricketer Makes Shocking Claim On TMC After Bengal PollsPakistan Navy Helps Stranded Indian Ship In Arabian Sea After Distress Call: Report123PhotostoriesHow to use baking soda in your garden to boost flowers, deter pests, and moreTop 10 real estate markets in India driving growth in 2026Kharegaon toll naka project gathers pace on busy Mumbai-Nashik routeThrowback Thursday: When Maharani of Baroda Radhikaraje Gaekwad stunned in a Kalamkari saree with an Afghan hasliDo restaurants keep veg and non-veg ladles separate? Chef Sanjeev Kapoor reveals the truth’Pushpa’ to ‘Leo’: How character-based titles became Indian cinema’s biggest success formula before ‘Raaka’Most common insects and bugs that might be hiding behind refrigerators and other kitchen appliances in your houseGK Fact of the Day: 7 deadly plants that look surprisingly beautifulHow to use pinecones to help keep garden pests away naturallySurbhi Jyoti’s maternity shoot: Mom-to-be glows in every frame – Pics123Hot PicksBihar ministers listDelhi traffic advisoryDelhi rainPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingKerala CMWest Bengal ViolenceTamil Nadu Class 12 Result 2026Maharashtra Board SSC Result 2026Stock Market todayBihar cabinet expansionWBBSE Madhyamik Result 2026Salil AnkolaBihar Ministers ListRCB vs LSG IPL Match Today
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav met TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee on Thursday, extending emotional support to the outgoing chief minister after massive defeat in West Bengal assembly elections. Akhilesh met Mamata and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee at the TMC chief’s residence in Kolkata.“Didi, you have not lost,” Akhilesh was quoted saying by TMC official sources, ANI reported.“During his meeting with Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav told Abhishek, “What a commendable battle you all have fought,” he said.
Akhilesh Yadav is believed to have discussed the post-election political landscape in West Bengal and reaffirmed support for opposition unity against the Bharatiya Janata Party, PTI reported.Mamata Banerjee has pledged to reinforce the INDIA bloc following the TMC’s defeat in the West Bengal assembly elections.The BJP secured 207 seats in the 294-member West Bengal assembly, giving it a more than two-thirds majority and bringing an end to the TMC’s 15-year rule. The Mamata Banerjee-led party was reduced to 80 seats.