Archive · 3 Jan 2026
BJP and TMC Clash in West Bengal
In West Bengal, India, BJP leaders Mithun Chakraborty and Suvendu Adhikari have been criticizing the state's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, and her Trinamool Congress (TMC) party.
Mithun Chakraborty alleged that attempts are being made to turn West Bengal into 'West Bangladesh' and criticized the state government for not implementing the central government's healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat.
Suvendu Adhikari promised to double the rural employment guarantee scheme to 200 days if the BJP comes to power.
Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee has been emphasizing her secular credentials and promoting Bengali Hindu cultural projects, such as the Durga Angan temple, to counter the BJP's Hindutva agenda.
The political heat is rising as the state gears up for upcoming elections, with both parties making significant promises and accusations.
BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty alleged attempts to turn West Bengal into 'West Bangladesh' and criticized the state government for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat healthcare scheme.
BJP's Suvendu Adhikari promised to double the rural employment guarantee scheme to 200 days if the BJP comes to power in the upcoming elections.
Mamata Banerjee emphasized her secular credentials and promoted Bengali Hindu cultural projects, such as the Durga Angan temple, to counter the BJP's Hindutva agenda.
Adhikari accused the TMC government of administrative obstacles and misuse of power, claiming he had to approach the Calcutta High Court 104 times for permissions.
Mamata Banerjee positioned the upcoming election as a direct contest between herself and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, framing it as a battle against 'external' powers.
- Who
- BJP leaders Mithun Chakraborty and Suvendu Adhikari, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
- What
- Political clashes and allegations ahead of elections in West Bengal
- When
- January 2, 2025
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Election campaigns and political strategies in the run-up to the state elections
- Mithun Chakraborty
- BJP leader and Bollywood actor
- Suvendu Adhikari
- BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal
- Mamata Banerjee
- Chief Minister of West Bengal and TMC leader
- Ayushman Bharat
- Central government healthcare scheme
- VB G RAM G Bill
- New rural employment guarantee bill replacing MGNREGA
- Durga Angan
- Durga temple project in New Town, Kolkata
- UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
- West Bengal's traditional Durga Puja recognized in 2021
Sources
Attempts being made to turn West Bengal into ‘West Bangladesh’, alleges Mithun
Will double rural job from 100 days to 200 if voted to power in Bengal: BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari
How Mamata Banerjee Is Banking On Her Own Brand Of 'Bengali Hinduism'
Mithun Chakraborty raises ‘West Bangladesh’ allegation at Bengal rally, targets Mamata over Amit Shah remark
BJP, TMC unleash early campaign blitz in north Bengal
'220 tally with Hindu unity', LoP Suvendu Adhikari highlights previous results in Malda