Archive · 11 Jan 2026
BJP Faces Internal Strife in West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal is facing some big problems as the state elections in 2026 get closer.
One of their own leaders, Nagendra Roy, has been very critical of the party, even calling the Prime Minister some bad names.
This has caused a lot of embarrassment for the BJP.
The party's leader, Samik Bhattacharya, met with Nagendra Roy to try and fix things.
Meanwhile, the BJP is also accusing the ruling Trinamul Congress (TMC) of trying to change the voter lists to stay in power.
The TMC is using this fight within the BJP to their advantage.
The BJP says the TMC is not being fair and is scaring people who disagree with them.
Both parties are trying hard to win over voters in the upcoming elections.
BJP is facing internal strife with Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Roy criticizing the party and its leadership.
BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya met with Nagendra Roy to address the disputes.
TMC is capitalizing on BJP's internal conflicts ahead of the 2026 elections.
BJP accuses TMC of manipulating voter lists through Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
BJP claims TMC is undermining democracy and intimidating opposition.
- Who
- BJP leaders and TMC
- What
- Internal strife within BJP and political maneuvering ahead of 2026 elections
- When
- Approaching 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Due to disputes over Special Intensive Revision (SIR) and internal party conflicts
BJP
TMC
Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
BJP
BJP accuses TMC of using SIR to manipulate voter lists and undermine democracy.
TMC
TMC leverages BJP's internal disputes to gain political advantage.
- State
- West Bengal
- Party
- BJP
- Opposition
- Trinamul Congress (TMC)
- Key Figure
- Nagendra Roy (Rajya Sabha MP)
- Issue
- Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- Election Year
- 2026
- Location of Conflict
- Cooch Behar
