BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb launches a fierce attack on TMC and Mamata Banerjee at a West Bengal rally, urging voters to defeat the ruling party in 2026 Assembly elections, alleging misgovernance, nepotism, and economic decline.
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb on Tuesday delivered a fiery speech at a public rally in West Bengal, launching a strong political offensive against the ruling All India Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Addressing party workers and supporters, Deb called upon voters to ensure the defeat of the Trinamool Congress in the 2026 Assembly elections.
Deb, who previously served as the Chief Minister of Tripura and is currently overseeing the BJP’s electoral preparations in West Bengal, described the state government as a “ghost government.” He urged the electorate to politically eliminate the TMC from the state in the upcoming polls.
“People must ensure that there is no Trinamool Congress left in this state after the elections,” Deb declared, accusing the ruling party of misgovernance, political opportunism, and failing to deliver meaningful development.
Questions Over Governance and Priorities
During his speech, Deb questioned the political priorities of the Chief Minister, alleging that while Rajya Sabha nominations had been distributed strategically, the interests of ordinary citizens had been neglected. “She has given Rajya Sabha tickets, but what has she given to Bengalis?” he asked, drawing applause from party supporters.
Deb further accused Banerjee of replicating the political style of the former Left Front government, which ruled West Bengal for more than three decades. He described her governance model as a “photocopy” of communist politics and alleged that it had failed to preserve the state’s rich historical and cultural legacy.
Invoking iconic figures associated with Bengal’s heritage, including Subhas Chandra Bose, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, and Rabindranath Tagore, Deb claimed that the current administration had not adequately protected or promoted the state’s historical pride.
Allegations of Nepotism and Economic Decline
Deb also targeted the Chief Minister over allegations of nepotism, stating that internal promotions within the ruling party had surpassed even practices under the previous Left regime. “Her nepotism is worse than that of the communists,” he said, referring indirectly to the rise of Banerjee’s nephew within the party structure.
He blamed what he termed the Chief Minister’s “arrogance” for declining income opportunities and rising unemployment, not just in the state but also in broader economic contexts. According to Deb, West Bengal’s infrastructure has deteriorated under the current administration, affecting investment and employment prospects.
Criticizing welfare policies, Deb argued that limited cash assistance schemes could not substitute for long-term structural economic reforms. “Small transfers cannot replace sustainable economic growth and industrial development,” he said, emphasizing the BJP’s focus on long-term planning.
Countering Food Habit Allegations
Addressing claims that the BJP would interfere with Bengal’s traditional food habits, Deb rejected the accusation outright. Citing his own background, he said that cultural practices had not been disturbed during his tenure in Tripura. “I eat fish and rice myself. Even today, under BJP rule in Tripura, people continue their food traditions,” he remarked.
Deb credited the BJP-led central government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enabling welfare initiatives in Tripura. He stated that financial and policy support from the Centre had strengthened social assistance programs and infrastructure development in the northeastern state.
“Fight to Restore Bengal’s History”
Positioning the 2026 Assembly elections as more than a routine political contest, Deb described the upcoming polls as a battle to restore the historical identity and dignity of West Bengal. “This is a fight to restore Bengal’s history. This is also a fight to save my daughter,” he said, without elaborating on the personal reference.
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The rally signals an intensifying political battle between the BJP and the TMC as both parties gear up for the 2026 Assembly elections. With rhetoric sharpening on both sides, the contest appears set to revolve around governance, economic performance, cultural identity, and allegations of corruption and nepotism.
As the campaign narrative unfolds, West Bengal is likely to witness heightened political mobilization, with national and regional leaders playing a crucial role in shaping voter sentiment ahead of what promises to be a fiercely contested electoral battle.
