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Governor dissolves West Bengal Assembly after Mamata Banerjee refuses to resign
Governor RN Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7, 2026, after Mamata Banerjee refused to resign. The move follows a dispute over election results and questions about caretaker government status. The Trinamool Congress and BJP are pursuing legal and political responses in the aftermath.
Why It Matters
Dissolution triggers a fresh electoral cycle and raises questions about caretaker governance and post-election transitions in West Bengal.
Timeline
6 Events
BJP cabinet oath scheduled for Saturday
May 7, 2026
The BJP, which won a large mandate in the state elections, was reported to be expected to have its cabinet take oath on Saturday, a timing that would influence caretaker arrangements.
BJP calls for dismissal; caretaker status questioned
May 7, 2026
BJP leaders called for Mamata Banerjee's dismissal and questioned the status of a caretaker government in light of the dissolution and unresolved election results.
Trinamool Congress to challenge results in court
May 7, 2026
The Trinamool Congress announced it would go to court to challenge the assembly election results.
Governor dissolves West Bengal Assembly
May 7, 2026
Governor RN Ravi dissolved the West Bengal Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7, 2026.
Raj Bhavan releases dissolution letter for West Bengal Assembly
May 6, 2026
The Raj Bhavan publicly released a letter dated May 6, 2026 stating the dissolution of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly with effect from May 7, 2026, under Article 174(2)(b) of the Constitution.
Banerjee refuses to resign at press conference
May 5, 2026
Mamata Banerjee stated at a press conference that she had not lost the election and would not tender resignation, describing the BJP mandate as loot.