What Bengal’s Saying Today

Apr 28, 2026 | 21:19 IST

Anti-incumbency against Trinamool is high, but BJP’ll still find it tough. Four reasons: disconnect with Bengali ‘culture’, immigration isn’t a big issue, anger over SIR, GOI blamed for ‘discontinuing’ rural jobs scheme

Mamata Banerjee’s record as chief minister of Bengal has been a mixed bag. After 15 years at the helm, her party faces strong anti-incumbency. Yet, for BJP, the principal opposition party in the state, the task of unseating her govt remains an uphill battle. Here’s why.

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What Bengal’s Saying Today

Anti-incumbency against Trinamool is high, but BJP’ll still find it tough. Four reasons: disconnect with Bengali ‘culture’, immigration isn’t a big issue, anger over SIR, GOI blamed for ‘discontinuing’ rural jobs scheme

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What Bengal’s Saying Today

Anti-incumbency against Trinamool is high, but BJP’ll still find it tough. Four reasons: disconnect with Bengali ‘culture’, immigration isn’t a big issue, anger over SIR, GOI blamed for ‘discontinuing’ rural jobs scheme

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