Following a resounding NDA victory in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has explicitly set his sights on West Bengal. Speaking from the BJP headquarters, Modi declared that the success in Bihar has “paved our path to Bengal,” referencing the flow of the Ganga River. This statement is seen as a direct challenge to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, signaling an intensified political campaign in the state. The BJP aims to replicate its Bihar success and “uproot jungle raj” in Bengal. This declaration comes amid ongoing political maneuvering and the looming State Inclusion Registry (SIR) process, which previously saw significant voter list deletions in Bihar. The Prime Minister’s assertive stance has amplified political tensions in Kolkata, with Mamata Banerjee’s administration likely to face increased pressure. The focus is now on how the BJP plans to translate its Bihar momentum into electoral gains in West Bengal, a key strategic target for the party.
