Jawhar Sircar has said that the party has been “taken over by corrupt people” and that internal issues, rather than only external factors, contributed to the electoral loss.​Jawhar Sircar has said that the party has been “taken over by corrupt people” and that internal issues, rather than only external factors, contributed to the electoral loss. 

In the event of a hung assembly, the Governor exercises ‘situational discretion’ under Article 163 of the Indian Constitution​In the event of a hung assembly, the Governor exercises ‘situational discretion’ under Article 163 of the Indian Constitution 

Police said the decision comes after reports of vandalism and clashes following the announcement of election results in the state.​Police said the decision comes after reports of vandalism and clashes following the announcement of election results in the state.