BJP will form govt in both Tamil Nadu & Bengal in 2026: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing an event in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai, on Sunday, made a bold claim that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will form the government in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in 2026. This statement has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, with many questioning the accuracy of Shah’s prediction.
Shah, known for his sharp political instincts, made these remarks while addressing a gathering at the Madurai Airport during the launch of a new office of the BJP’s state unit. He claimed that the BJP and NDA will form the government in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, emphasizing that he has been a part of many elections and understands the sentiments of the people.
“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 said, referring to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), the ruling party in Tamil Nadu.
Shah’s statement comes at a time when both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal are set to go to polls in 2026. The BJP has been trying to expand its footprint in these states, which have traditionally been strongholds of opposition parties. The DMK, led by M.K. Stalin, has been ruling Tamil Nadu since 2021, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, has been in power in West Bengal since 2011.
Shah’s prediction has been met with a mix of reactions from political analysts and opposition parties. While some have dismissed the statement as mere bravado, others have seen it as a sign of the BJP’s growing confidence in its electoral prospects.
“The BJP’s confidence is understandable, given their impressive performance in recent elections. However, it’s premature to make such predictions, especially when you’re facing strong opposition parties in these states,” said Dr. A. R. Vasu, a political analyst based in Chennai.
The DMK and TMC have both criticized Shah’s statement, calling it an attempt to divide the people and create confusion. “Amit Shah’s statement is nothing but an attempt to disturb the peace and harmony of our state,” said Stalin, the DMK chief.
The TMC, too, has hit back at Shah’s claim, saying that the people of West Bengal will not fall for the BJP’s “false promises”. “The people of West Bengal have seen through the BJP’s politics of lies and deceit. They will never accept the BJP’s rule in our state,” said Abhishek Banerjee, the TMC’s national general secretary.
Despite the opposition’s rebuttal, Shah’s statement has sent a clear message to the BJP’s cadres and supporters in both states. The party has been working hard to build its base in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, and Shah’s prediction has given them a much-needed boost.
The BJP has been trying to make inroads in Tamil Nadu by courting the state’s key communities, including the Brahmins and the Dalits. The party has also been trying to capitalize on the anti-Congress sentiment in the state, which has been simmering for some time now.
In West Bengal, the BJP has been focusing on its rural strongholds, where it has been trying to build a base among the farmers and the middle class. The party has also been trying to exploit the cracks within the TMC, which has been facing internal dissent and corruption allegations.
While Shah’s statement may be seen as bold, it’s clear that the BJP is willing to take risks to expand its footprint in these states. The party’s confidence is built on its impressive performance in recent elections, including the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, where it won 18 seats in Tamil Nadu and 18 seats in West Bengal.
In conclusion, Amit Shah’s statement that the BJP will form the government in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in 2026 is a bold claim that has sent shockwaves across the political landscape. While some have dismissed the statement as mere bravado, others have seen it as a sign of the BJP’s growing confidence in its electoral prospects. Only time will tell if Shah’s prediction comes true, but one thing is certain – the BJP is willing to take risks to expand its footprint in these states.
