BJP will form govt in both Tamil Nadu & Bengal in 2026: Amit Shah
In a bold claim, Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated on Sunday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners will form the government in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in the 2026 assembly elections. Shah made this declaration while addressing an event in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai.
The BJP’s confidence in its electoral prospects in these two crucial states has been growing significantly in recent times. The party has been working tirelessly to strengthen its organization and outreach in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, which have been strongholds of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC) respectively.
Shah’s statement, which was met with a mixed reaction from the political circles, is seen as a major challenge to the ruling parties in both states. The DMK has been in power in Tamil Nadu since 2011, while the AITMC has been governing West Bengal since 2011.
While addressing the event in Madurai, Shah said, “In 2026, BJP and NDA will form the government in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.” He added, “I have been a part of many elections and I understand the sentiments of people…and this time, the people of Tamil Nadu will uproot DMK from the state.”
Shah’s statement is significant as it comes at a time when the BJP is looking to expand its presence in southern India, where it has traditionally been weak. The party has been working to build a strong presence in Tamil Nadu, which has a significant population of Brahmins and other upper castes who are seen as being sympathetic to the BJP’s ideology.
In West Bengal, the BJP has been trying to gain a foothold by wooing the Hindu voters, who have traditionally been loyal to the AITMC. The party has been promising to bring “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Together with all, development for all) to the state, which is seen as a major departure from the AITMC’s policies.
Shah’s statement has been seen as a major boost to the morale of the BJP’s cadres in both states. The party’s leaders in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal have been working tirelessly to build a strong organization and reach out to the voters.
The BJP’s prospects in Tamil Nadu have been improving significantly in recent times. The party won 11 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which was a significant improvement from its 0 seat tally in the 2014 elections.
In West Bengal, the BJP has been gaining ground steadily. The party won 18 seats in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, which was a significant improvement from its 2 seat tally in the 2014 elections.
Shah’s statement has been met with a mixed reaction from the political circles. The DMK and the AITMC have dismissed the BJP’s claims as an election stunt, while the BJP’s allies have welcomed the statement.
The DMK’s working president, M.K. Stalin, said, “The BJP is trying to deceive the people of Tamil Nadu by making false promises. We will not let them win in our state.”
The AITMC’s leader, Mamata Banerjee, said, “The BJP is trying to divide the people of West Bengal by making false promises. We will not let them win in our state.”
On the other hand, the BJP’s allies in Tamil Nadu have welcomed Shah’s statement. The AIADMK’s coordinator, O. Panneerselvam, said, “We welcome the statement made by Amit Shah. We will work together to ensure the BJP forms the government in Tamil Nadu.”
The BJP’s success in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal will be crucial for its plans to expand its presence in southern India. The party has been looking to build a strong presence in the region, which has a significant population of Brahmins and other upper castes who are seen as being sympathetic to the BJP’s ideology.
In conclusion, Shah’s statement has sent shockwaves across the political circles in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. While the ruling parties in both states have dismissed the BJP’s claims as an election stunt, the party’s allies have welcomed the statement. The BJP’s success in both states will be crucial for its plans to expand its presence in southern India.
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