Mamata Banerjee Says 19 States and Delhi Are Against Her in West Bengal Election

Mamata Banerjee says 19 states and the central government are trying to stop her in West Bengal. This is a big claim before the April 23 and April 29 elections.
By Newsroom | Politics, West Bengal |

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has asserted that 19 states, alongside the central government, are colluding to thwart her political campaign. Speaking at a rally in Suri, Birbhum district, she framed her electoral battle as a solitary fight for the interests of "common people." Banerjee explicitly stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would not succeed in securing victory in the West Bengal elections through the deployment of resources from Delhi.

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The upcoming elections for the 294-member West Bengal assembly are scheduled across two phases on April 23 and April 29. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance currently holds governance in 19 states nationwide. Banerjee also pointed to the telecasting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' programme as a method to sway young voters.

Elsewhere in the campaign landscape:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently led a significant roadshow in Siliguri.

  • Union Home Minister Amit Shah was slated to release the BJP’s West Bengal election manifesto, with reports suggesting a focus on security, jobs, and welfare. Shah has previously criticized the TMC's governance, referring to it as 'Mahajungleraj'.

  • TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee has characterized the West Bengal polls as a contest against "communal forces."

  • The Election Commission has issued a warning to the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

  • In Tamil Nadu, a separate political development saw C. Ramadoss, president of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), hospitalized after campaigning. S. Joseph Vijay, founder of PMK, announced plans for a 'Tamil Nadu Citizen Privilege Card' aimed at preventing corruption in welfare scheme access.

The broader election schedule for 2026 includes voting in Assam and Kerala on April 9, with West Bengal and Tamil Nadu voting from April 23. Results for these assembly elections are slated for declaration on May 4. Political observers anticipate a competitive scenario involving the Trinamool Congress, BJP, and a Left-Congress alliance in West Bengal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does Mamata Banerjee say 19 states and the central government are against her?
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that 19 states ruled by the BJP, along with the central government, are working to stop her party in the upcoming West Bengal elections. She believes they are using resources from Delhi to try and win.
Q: When are the West Bengal elections happening?
The elections for the 294-member West Bengal assembly will take place in two parts. The first part is on April 23, and the second part is on April 29.
Q: When will the results for the West Bengal elections be announced?
The results for the West Bengal assembly elections will be announced on May 4. This will show which party has won the most seats.
Q: What other political news happened recently?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Siliguri. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was expected to release the BJP's manifesto focusing on security and jobs. In Tamil Nadu, a politician was hospitalized after campaigning, and another announced a new card to prevent corruption.