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BJP leaders slam Mamata‑Banerjee’s overtures to Congress in West Bengal
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:02 AM
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Senior BJP figures publicly rebuked West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her recent overtures toward the Congress, calling the move a betrayal of opposition unity.
During a press briefing in Delhi, senior members of the Bharatiya Janata Party voiced sharp criticism of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s recent attempts to forge a friendly rapport with the Indian National Congress. The party leaders described the "bonhomie" between the two opposition forces as a strategic misstep that could dilute the BJP’s narrative of a united front against the ruling coalition.
The BJP spokesperson warned that such overtures risk fragmenting the anti‑BJP sentiment that has been building across several states. By aligning informally with the Congress, the leaders argued, Mamata Banerjee is undermining the distinct ideological positions that separate the regional and national opposition parties.
No immediate response was recorded from Mamata Banerjee or senior Congress representatives at the time of the statements. Analysts note that the criticism reflects growing tension within the opposition camp as the next general election approaches.
Political observers suggest that the BJP’s public rebuke aims to pre‑empt any collaborative strategy that could challenge its electoral calculations in West Bengal and beyond.
The BJP spokesperson warned that such overtures risk fragmenting the anti‑BJP sentiment that has been building across several states. By aligning informally with the Congress, the leaders argued, Mamata Banerjee is undermining the distinct ideological positions that separate the regional and national opposition parties.
No immediate response was recorded from Mamata Banerjee or senior Congress representatives at the time of the statements. Analysts note that the criticism reflects growing tension within the opposition camp as the next general election approaches.
Political observers suggest that the BJP’s public rebuke aims to pre‑empt any collaborative strategy that could challenge its electoral calculations in West Bengal and beyond.