“The video shows Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Anubrata Mondal saying the party may win only 15–16 seats after the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections.”
Social media posts
Claim dated 24 Apr 2026.
FACTLY rated thisFALSE
What FACTLY found
The video is cropped and manipulated. In his full statement, Anubrata Mondal said the TMC could win around 130 of the 152 Phase 1 seats, while the rival party may get only 15–16 seats. His remarks were directed at the BJP, not the TMC.
Their words, from the summary they publish with the rating.
In short
This claim spread on social media around 24 April 2026. FACTLY (India) looked into it and published its finding on 27 April 2026, 3 days later. Its rating was “FALSE”.
Where the claim appeared
- Facebook posthttps://www.facebook.com/reel/2962833647405459
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This check was done by FACTLY, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.