Bengali identity
Trinamool's Strategic Response to Polarization Ahead of West Bengal Elections
Dec 14, 2025 12:49 am CST
As West Bengal approaches crucial Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress is implementing a multi-faceted strategy to counter BJP's polarization attempts. Following suspended MLA Humayun Kabir's controversial 'Babri Masjid' announcement, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is focusing on Bengali cultural identity, enhancing welfare schemes, and highlighting alleged BJP connections to counter-polarization tactics while protecting the party's Muslim voter base amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process.
Trinamool MP Condemns Modi's Bengal Remarks: "BJP Insults Our Cultural Icons and Identity"
Nov 15, 2025 02:18 pm CST
Following Prime Minister Modi's comments suggesting Bihar's election victory paves the way for BJP's success in West Bengal, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose delivered a fierce rebuttal accusing the BJP of treating Bengal as a conquest and disrespecting Bengali culture, language and icons. Ghose defended Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership while criticizing the central government's approach to federalism and treatment of Bengali-speaking citizens.