TMC’s big attack amid elections, Derek O’Brien gave open challenge to PM Modi, raised demand for resignation

By Samira Vishwas On Apr 30, 2026

Voting for the second and last phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections is underway today, Wednesday, April 29. Amidst this environment, Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and directly challenged him.

He said that if the state’s ruling party Trinamool Congress wins, the Prime Minister should resign from his post. In a questioning tone, TMC leader Derek O’Brien asked, "do you dare?" Through this statement, Trinamool Congress has opened a direct front against BJP and Prime Minister Modi in the election environment, which has further increased the political excitement in the state.

Derek O’Brien challenges PM Modi

TMC leader Derek O’Brien challenged Prime Minister Modi and asked him in a challenging manner, "do you dare?" Through this statement, Trinamool Congress has directly opened a front against BJP and Prime Minister Modi in the election environment, due to which the political situation in the state has become even more heated.

Raised demand for resignation

In a post shared on his social media handle ‘X’, Derek O’Brien wrote"Prime Minister Narendra Modi, you had announced that you have candidates for all the 294 seats of Bengal. Stop making tall claims. Accept this challenge.

he adds"On May 4, when Mamata Banerjee and TMC will win in Bengal, you should resign from the post of Prime Minister. It is noteworthy that this challenge has come up after a large number of votes were cast in the first phase of West Bengal elections, the results of which are to be declared on May 4.

Narendra, you have announced, you are the candidate on all 294 seats of Bengal.
Badi-badi baat chhodiye. Please accept this challenge
On May 4, when Mamata Banerjee and TMC win Bengal, give resignation from Pradhan Mantri Pad.
Hain dum? pic.twitter.com/0i81SHyhOf
—Derek O’Brien দেরেক ও’ব্রায়েন (@derekobrienmp) April 29, 2026

Violence during voting in West Bengal
On Wednesday, during the initial hours of voting for the second phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, reports of violence and vandalism came from many parts of the state. Police has confirmed this information. According to officials, complaints of violence and vandalism have been received from various places including Chhapra, Shantipur, Nimtala and Bhangar.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders alleged that at booth number 53 in Chapra in Nadia district, a BJP polling agent "Miscreants associated with the ruling Trinamool Congress" attacked. A senior police officer said that the injured person has been identified as Musharraf Mir, who has been admitted to the hospital.