"Those who voted for the Trinamool from the other side did so because they didn't like this nexus between Congress and CPI(M). Bengal is a politically mature state. Those who voted for Trinamool candidates did so on ideological grounds," Banerjee told reporters.
When asked about horse-trading she denied and said, "We are a poor party".
On cross-voting, she said, "It is their matter. They have a democratic right. Let them decide. It is their internal matter".
When asked whether those who cross-voted want to join the TMC, she said, "We will be happy if they join."
On the lone CPI(M) candidate's win, she said, "They do only destructive politics. Let them play a constructive role".