BJP will form govt in both Tamil Nadu & Bengal in 2026: Amit Shah
In a bold declaration, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will form the government in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in the upcoming 2026 state elections. Speaking at an event in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, Shah expressed his confidence in the party’s ability to win both states, stating, “In 2026, BJP and NDA will form the government in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.”
Shah’s statement has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of both states, where the BJP has traditionally struggled to make a significant impact. However, the Union Home Minister’s assertion has raised eyebrows, with many wondering if the party has a realistic chance of forming governments in these key states.
The BJP has been making significant inroads in Tamil Nadu in recent years, particularly among the Brahmin community, which has been a traditional stronghold of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK). The party has been actively courting the Brahmin community, which makes up around 4% of the state’s population, and has been successful in attracting a significant number of voters from this segment.
However, the BJP still faces significant challenges in Tamil Nadu, particularly in terms of its lack of a strong organizational structure and limited presence in rural areas. The party will need to work hard to build a strong grassroots network and win over voters in rural areas, where the AIADMK and DMK have traditionally enjoyed strong support.
In West Bengal, the BJP has been gaining ground in recent years, particularly in the aftermath of the communal violence that broke out in the state in 2020. The party has been actively courting the Hindu votes in the state, particularly in the districts of North Bengal, where the BJP has traditionally enjoyed strong support.
However, the BJP still faces significant challenges in West Bengal, particularly in terms of its lack of a strong organizational structure and limited presence in rural areas. The party will need to work hard to build a strong grassroots network and win over voters in rural areas, where the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has traditionally enjoyed strong support.
Shah’s statement has been seen as a bold move by the BJP, which is looking to expand its footprint in the southern and eastern states of India. The party has been actively working to build a strong presence in these regions, and Shah’s statement is seen as a declaration of intent to make a significant impact in the upcoming elections.
In his address, Shah also took a dig at the ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu, stating, “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.” This statement is seen as a direct challenge to the DMK, which has been in power in the state for several years.
The BJP’s chances of forming governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal will depend on several factors, including the party’s ability to build a strong grassroots network, win over voters in rural areas, and capitalize on the anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling parties in both states.
While Shah’s statement has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, it remains to be seen whether the BJP has a realistic chance of forming governments in these key states. Only time will tell if the party’s bold declaration will translate into electoral success in 2026.
