West Bengal’s political chessboard is tilting dramatically as a Congress heavyweight accuses TMC and BJP of ‘match-fixing’ the state’s electoral future. ‘Bengal’s voters will pick the third path this time,’ he proclaimed, positioning Congress as the disruptor in a tightly scripted rivalry.
Speaking to a packed audience, the leader dissected the alleged collusion: selective attacks that fizzle out, synchronized campaign timings, and a curious absence of aggressive crossfire on key issues. ‘It’s all a show to keep Congress out,’ he charged, backed by data on vote shares and past alliances.
The stakes are high in a state where TMC holds fort under Mamata’s charisma, while BJP eyes a takeover with national muscle. Congress claims this ‘fix’ lets both ignore pressing woes like rural distress, youth joblessness, and crumbling infrastructure. ‘They’re fixing the match, but the referee is the public,’ he quipped.
Mobilizing grassroots workers, Congress is flooding districts with door-to-door campaigns, promising accountable governance and development sans drama. Political pundits suggest this could erode BJP’s gains from 2021, where it nearly toppled TMC. Voter surveys hint at fatigue with the duopoly.
With bypolls on the horizon and assembly elections looming, this exposé adds spice. The leader’s call resonates in tea stalls and town halls: ‘Choose change, not the fixed game.’ Bengal’s democracy, ever vibrant, might just script an unexpected twist.