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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal is brimming with confidence after the NDA’s decisive victory in Bihar, with leaders asserting that the party’s triumph in the state by 2026 is inevitable. The BJP’s cadre and top brass believe their growing organizational strength and anti-TMC sentiment will propel them to power in the next assembly elections.
Bihar Victory Boosts Bengal BJP’s Morale
The BJP-led NDA’s performance in Bihar has electrified the party’s West Bengal unit. Sukanta Majumdar, state BJP chief, stated:
“Bihar’s mandate reflects public trust in PM Modi’s development agenda. West Bengal will follow suit in 2026.”
Party insiders highlight the BJP’s rising vote share—from 10% in 2014 to 38% in 2021—and predict crossing the halfway mark (147+ seats) in 2026.
Key Strategies: Caste Outreach & Minority Inroads
Learning from Bihar, the Bengal BJP is intensifying outreach among:
– OBCs, SCs, STs (Namasudras, Matuas, Rajbongshis)
– Tribal communities (Junglemahal)
– Minorities (via schemes like PM Vikas Yojana)
Union Minister Shantanu Thakur said:
“TMC’s appeasement politics is failing. Marginalized groups now back BJP’s development model.”
Anti-TMC Wave: Corruption & Anti-Incumbency
The BJP is capitalizing on:
– Alleged scams (school jobs, coal smuggling)
– Anti-incumbency against TMC’s 12-year rule
Suvendu Adhikari (LoP, WB Assembly) claimed:
“Bihar’s results prove voters want change. TMC’s syndicate raj will collapse.”
Challenges: TMC’s Grassroots Strength & BJP’s Internal Friction
Despite optimism, hurdles remain:
– TMC’s populist schemes (Lakshmir Bhandar, Kanyashree)
– Mamata Banerjee’s emotional connect with voters
– BJP’s factionalism in Bengal
Political analyst Udayan Bandopadhyay noted:
“BJP must move beyond anti-TMC rhetoric. Bengal isn’t Bihar.”
Road to 2026: Booth Mobilization & Modi Factor
The BJP’s plan includes:
– Aggressive booth-level campaigns
– Highlighting central schemes
– Frequent PM Modi visits
– Infrastructure projects (pre-poll push)
The 2026 Bengal battle promises to be a high-stakes clash, with BJP aiming to replicate Bihar’s success.
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