Mamata Banerjee Criticizes BJP Ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a scathing critique of the BJP, accusing them of land grabbing and voter manipulation as the state gears up for the 2026 assembly elections. She emphasized the need to prevent the BJP from regaining power, drawing parallels with past political actions. Amid rising tensions outside the Chief Electoral Officer's office in Kolkata, Banerjee's allegations come at a time of heightened political activity, including clashes between TMC and BJP workers. This article delves into her statements and the implications for the upcoming elections.
| Apr 1, 2026, 17:47 IST
Mamata Banerjee's Strong Allegations Against BJP
On Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee launched a fierce attack on the BJP, accusing the party of land grabbing, voter name removals, and engaging in divisive politics. She vowed to prevent the BJP from regaining power in the state ahead of the 2026 assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Banerjee claimed that attempts were made to seize land belonging to Amartya Sen, stating, 'They tried to evict him. They should be ashamed.'
She further remarked that the BJP is replicating the actions of the CPI(M), alleging that names have been removed from the voter list. 'I had approached the Supreme Court regarding this issue,' she added.
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Reflecting on the party's historical role in West Bengal, Banerjee noted that the BJP did not even exist during the freedom struggle. 'They are robbing our money and spreading lies. They carry weapons during Ram Navami,' she stated. Emphasizing the importance of the upcoming elections, she declared, 'It is crucial to defeat the BJP so they never come to power again... This time, there will be a significant 'khela' (game).'
Banerjee's accusations regarding land grabbing and voter manipulation coincided with rising tensions outside the office of the Chief Electoral Officer in Kolkata, where clashes erupted over the large number of Form 6 applications being submitted.
Earlier on Tuesday, violence broke out outside the CEO's office in Kolkata as TMC and BJP workers clashed over allegations that a significant number of Form 6 applications were being submitted for voter registration in West Bengal. In this context, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also wrote to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, alleging that 'BJP agents were caught red-handed attempting to include non-residents and outsiders in Bengal's voter list by sending thousands of fake Form 6 applications to the office of the Chief Electoral Officer. This is an attempt at voter manipulation.'