Ratan Ranjan’s Mamata Banerjee Mimicry at BJP HQ Sparks Buzz Amid West Bengal Election Counting
In a satirical take on the changing political mood in the West Bengal election, social media influencer and mimicry artist Ratan Ranjan arrived at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters on Monday dressed as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
Carrying a plate of ‘jhalmuri’, the popular Bengali snack, Ranjan staged a parody performance that quickly drew attention as West Bengal election counting continued.
Mimicking Mamata Banerjee’s familiar style of speaking and walking, Ratan Ranjan used the moment to comment on what he described as the electoral shift in West Bengal.
Claiming that the political “game” had changed for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), he performed before party workers and onlookers gathered outside the BJP headquarters.
“The game is over in Bengal. The Hindu has risen in Bengal this time. They've played the game with Didi. People of Bengal said that they do not want Didi this time, that they want Amit Dada and Modi Dada,”
Ranjan said while mimicking the Chief Minister.
Continuing his performance, Ratan Ranjan used the symbol of jhalmuri to tie his parody to the ongoing West Bengal election battle.
“Modi ji went to Bengal and had 'jhalmuri'. He had 'jhalmuri' and snatched away my seat. I have lost my chair.”
The mimicry artist’s satirical remarks added to the charged political atmosphere as counting trends began to dominate conversations across the state.
Ratan Ranjan’s performance at the BJP headquarters attracted a sizable crowd of party workers and curious onlookers.
He went on with another pointed political remark during the satirical act.
“Who will take care of Bangladeshi infiltrators in Bengal? Give me my chair back, I won't give it up. I have lost but I won't give up my chair, I will run away with it,”
The performance became one of the talking points of the day as West Bengal poll counting remained underway.
As the West Bengal election counting progressed, the Bharatiya Janata Party was leading in 192 seats, while the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) was ahead in 94 constituencies.
Humayun Kabir’s Aam Janata Unnayan Party was leading in two seats.
The counting process is still underway, and the final results are yet to be officially declared by the Election Commission.
BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, expressed confidence about the party’s chances in the West Bengal election.
“The BJP will form the government with more than 180 seats.”
His statement came as early trends continued to indicate a strong showing for the BJP in the state.
The West Bengal Assembly election also witnessed a historic voter turnout.
Phase II recorded the highest-ever polling percentage since independence, with an impressive 91.66 percent turnout. In Phase I, voter participation stood at 93.19 percent.
Taken together, the combined polling percentage in the West Bengal election reached 92.47 percent.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election , the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee secured a decisive victory by winning 213 out of 294 seats.
The party registered a vote share of around 48 percent.
The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the principal opposition with 77 seats and roughly 38 percent of the vote, marking a sharp rise from its previous tally.
The Left-Congress alliance failed to win any seats.
Carrying a plate of ‘jhalmuri’, the popular Bengali snack, Ranjan staged a parody performance that quickly drew attention as West Bengal election counting continued.
Jhalmuri, Mimicry and a Political Message
Mimicking Mamata Banerjee’s familiar style of speaking and walking, Ratan Ranjan used the moment to comment on what he described as the electoral shift in West Bengal.
Claiming that the political “game” had changed for the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), he performed before party workers and onlookers gathered outside the BJP headquarters.
“The game is over in Bengal. The Hindu has risen in Bengal this time. They've played the game with Didi. People of Bengal said that they do not want Didi this time, that they want Amit Dada and Modi Dada,”
Ranjan said while mimicking the Chief Minister.
Satire on the Bengal Political Battle
Continuing his performance, Ratan Ranjan used the symbol of jhalmuri to tie his parody to the ongoing West Bengal election battle.
“Modi ji went to Bengal and had 'jhalmuri'. He had 'jhalmuri' and snatched away my seat. I have lost my chair.”
The mimicry artist’s satirical remarks added to the charged political atmosphere as counting trends began to dominate conversations across the state.
Crowd Gathers at BJP Headquarters
Ratan Ranjan’s performance at the BJP headquarters attracted a sizable crowd of party workers and curious onlookers.
He went on with another pointed political remark during the satirical act.
“Who will take care of Bangladeshi infiltrators in Bengal? Give me my chair back, I won't give it up. I have lost but I won't give up my chair, I will run away with it,”
The performance became one of the talking points of the day as West Bengal poll counting remained underway.
BJP Leads in West Bengal Election Counting
As the West Bengal election counting progressed, the Bharatiya Janata Party was leading in 192 seats, while the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) was ahead in 94 constituencies.
Humayun Kabir’s Aam Janata Unnayan Party was leading in two seats.
The counting process is still underway, and the final results are yet to be officially declared by the Election Commission.
Suvendu Adhikari Confident of BJP Victory
BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, expressed confidence about the party’s chances in the West Bengal election.
“The BJP will form the government with more than 180 seats.”
His statement came as early trends continued to indicate a strong showing for the BJP in the state.
Record Voter Turnout in West Bengal Assembly Election
The West Bengal Assembly election also witnessed a historic voter turnout.
Phase II recorded the highest-ever polling percentage since independence, with an impressive 91.66 percent turnout. In Phase I, voter participation stood at 93.19 percent.
Taken together, the combined polling percentage in the West Bengal election reached 92.47 percent.
Looking Back at the 2021 West Bengal Election
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly election , the Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee secured a decisive victory by winning 213 out of 294 seats.
The party registered a vote share of around 48 percent.
The Bharatiya Janata Party emerged as the principal opposition with 77 seats and roughly 38 percent of the vote, marking a sharp rise from its previous tally.
The Left-Congress alliance failed to win any seats.
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