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BJP Surges in West Bengal as Bengali Founder’s Legacy Questions TMC Hold
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
The BJP’s founder was Bengali But can that irony win
Early trends in West Bengal elections suggest the BJP is surging ahead of the TMC, hinting at a potential political shake-up in a state that has largely resisted the party. The twist: the BJP’s ideological lineage traces back to Bengali founder Shyama Prasad Mookerjee, making the race feel oddly personal. Can that legacy finally translate into votes?
- Early results show BJP gaining ground over TMC
- West Bengal may be heading for a long-awaited shift
- BJP roots trace to Bengali founder Shyama Prasad Mookerjee
- Debate grows whether historical legacy can drive votes
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