BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence in a saffron surge in the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, accusing the TMC government of enabling illegal infiltration and driving industries out of the state.
He claimed that over 6,000 industries and 100 listed companies had left Bengal, and a BJP government would restore industrial growth and create jobs.
The TMC and BJP are set for a high-stakes contest in West Bengal, which will vote in two phases on April 23 and 29, while Tamil Nadu goes to the polls on April 23.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused the TMC of spreading misinformation on dietary restrictions, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee countered by branding the BJP “Bangla-birodhi” and pledging to protect the state’s identity and inclusive ethos.
