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BJP ends 15 years of TMC rule in West Bengal with women welfare and safety drive
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Welfare promises paired with a sharpened safety message swung women
BJP has ended 15 years of TMC rule in West Bengal, winning a clear majority by targeting women voters with welfare commitments and repeatedly raising safety concerns. The shift also reflects classic anti-incumbency as corruption scandals weakened trust, while fragmented minority support reduced TMC’s ability to hold coalitions. The result marks a major political realignment in the state.
- BJP breaks TMC’s 15-year rule in West Bengal
- Women-focused welfare promises plus safety messaging proved decisive
- Anti-incumbency over corruption scandals hurt TMC support
- Fragmented minority support further shifted the balance
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