Most of the exit poll surveys by regional and national channels have given TMC a clear majority in the 294-member Assembly. West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress on Monday expressed happiness at being given a clear majority in the state Assembly elections by most of the exit polls. CPI-M MP Ritabrata Banerjee and Congress leader Abdul Mannan said that whatever might be the exit poll prediction, the formation of the alliance government was "imminent." Mamata Banerejee government's peace and communal harmony will win the hearts and minds of the people of Bengal," TMC spokesperson Derek O'Brien said. Mannan claimed people had voted in favour of the alliance.

Source: dna May 16, 2016 12:07 UTC