Archive · 24 Jul 2026
IIM Calcutta to Study BJP's West Bengal Election Strategy
IIM Calcutta is creating a case study on the BJP's election strategy in West Bengal.
The case study will look at how the BJP won the election and what management principles were used.
It will be taught to students at IIM Calcutta and other management schools around the world.
The case study will also discuss whether the BJP's success was due to good planning, resources, or just the specific situation.
Some people, like Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh, think that management students should study other subjects instead of political victories.
IIM Calcutta is developing a case study on the BJP's election strategy in West Bengal.
The case study will analyze the strategic management principles used in the BJP's election victory.
The case study will be taught to students at IIM Calcutta and other management institutes worldwide.
Key personnel involved include Alok Rai, Ramya Venkateswaran, and Bodhibrata Nag.
Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh has criticized the decision, suggesting there are more relevant subjects for management students.
- Who
- IIM Calcutta, BJP, Trinamool Congress MLA Kunal Ghosh
- What
- Introduction of a case study on BJP's election strategy in West Bengal
- When
- Currently in development, to be taught in the future
- Where
- IIM Calcutta and potentially other management institutes worldwide
- Why
- To analyze the strategic management principles used in the BJP's election victory and to encourage discussion on sustainable competitive advantage
Supporters of the Case Study
Critics of the Case Study
Educational Value
Supporters of the Case Study
The BJP's election strategy in West Bengal offers valuable insights into strategic management and can be a compelling case study for management students.
Critics of the Case Study
There are more relevant subjects in social science for management students to study, and political victories should not be included in management education.
- Institution
- IIM Calcutta
- Case Study Focus
- BJP's election strategy in West Bengal
- Key Personnel Involved
- Alok Rai, Ramya Venkateswaran, Bodhibrata Nag
- BJP Representatives Consulted
- Sunil Bansal, Samik Bhattacharya, Dr. Sukant Majumdar
- Expected Outcome
- Understanding of strategic management principles and electoral competitiveness