BJP will form govt in both Tamil Nadu & Bengal in 2026: Amit Shah
In a recent statement, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) confidence in its prospects in the upcoming elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal. Addressing an event in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday, Shah declared that the BJP and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners will form the government in both states in 2026.
Shah’s statement has sent shockwaves across the political landscape, particularly in the two states where the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have been ruling respectively. The BJP’s claim has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the party’s ability to make such a bold prediction.
However, Shah’s assertion is not without basis. The BJP has been making significant inroads in both Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in recent years, and its strategy appears to be paying dividends. In Tamil Nadu, the BJP has been steadily building its presence, particularly among the state’s significant Dalit and backward classes population. The party has also been courting the influential Christian community, which has traditionally been a stronghold of the DMK.
In West Bengal, the BJP has been gaining momentum, particularly in the rural areas where it has been able to tap into the resentment against the TMC government’s handling of the state’s economy and law and order situation. The party’s campaign has also been boosted by the charismatic leadership of its leader, Suvendu Adhikari, who has been able to connect with the masses and rally support for the party.
Shah’s statement may have been bold, but it is also a reflection of the BJP’s confidence in its electoral prospects. As someone who has been a part of many elections, Shah understands the sentiments of the people and believes that the BJP’s message of development and governance will resonate with the voters in both states.
In Tamil Nadu, the BJP’s strategy appears to be focused on capitalizing on the disillusionment with the DMK government’s handling of the state’s economy and governance. The party has been attacking the DMK on issues such as corruption, price rise, and law and order, and has been promising to bring about change and stability if voted to power.
In West Bengal, the BJP’s campaign has been centered around the issues of unemployment, economic stagnation, and corruption. The party has been attacking the TMC government’s handling of the state’s economy and has been promising to bring about economic growth and development if voted to power.
Shah’s statement has also been seen as a warning to the DMK and TMC governments, which have been complacent about their prospects in the upcoming elections. The BJP’s confidence in its electoral prospects has sent a clear message to both parties that they need to up their game if they want to retain power.
However, the BJP’s claim is not without its challenges. In Tamil Nadu, the DMK has a strong grassroots presence and a significant following among the state’s dominant caste groups. The party has also been able to capitalize on the BJP’s perceived lack of understanding of the state’s unique cultural and linguistic identity.
In West Bengal, the TMC has a strong hold on the state’s rural areas and has been able to capitalize on the BJP’s perceived lack of visibility in the state. The party has also been able to tap into the resentment among the state’s upper castes and intellectuals, who have been critical of the BJP’s perceived communal and divisive politics.
Despite these challenges, Shah’s statement has sent a clear message to the BJP’s supporters and opponents alike. The party is confident in its prospects and is willing to take on the established parties in both states. Whether or not the BJP will be able to achieve its goal of forming governments in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal in 2026 remains to be seen, but one thing is clear – the party is committed to its electoral prospects and is willing to go all out to achieve its goals.
