India, May 1 -- A day after majority pollsters predicted an edge to the BJP over ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday asserted that her party would retain power with more than 226 seats in the just concluded Assembly polls.

"What was shown on television was circulated from the BJP office at 1.08 pm. Money was paid to ensure it was aired. I have specific information. They are saying forcefully that this has to be done," Mamata alleged, describing the exit polls as part of a "larger conspiracy" to influence perception before the results are out.

While Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who was in charge of BJP in Bengal elections, on Thursday said the BJP would retain power in Assam and expr...