Shuvendu Adhikari Predicts BJP Victory in Bengal, Criticizes Trinamool Government Over Religious Allegations

Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, Kolkata, March 12, 2025 : In a bold declaration, Leader of the Opposition Shuvendu Adhikari predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will come to power in West Bengal in the upcoming assembly elections, which are set to take place in ten months. Addressing the media outside the assembly on Tuesday, Adhikari not only forecasted the BJP's victory but also laid out what he described as the party's "agenda" after coming to power.

Adhikari's comments extended beyond mere political forecasts, as he sharply criticized the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. He accused the TMC of being a "communal government" with a "communal police force" and referred to them as "Muslim League Two." The opposition leader claimed that the actions of the government were both reckless and unconstitutional, alleging an intentional effort to undermine the Hindu community in Bengal. He pointed to what he called the arrogance of the ruling party, drawing a parallel with the recent downfall of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Delhi, which he said had suffered due to similar behavior.

The BJP leader’s criticism extended to issues surrounding religious intolerance. According to Adhikari, the Trinamool government was violating constitutional provisions meant to protect religious sites. He specifically accused the government of neglecting the protection of Hindu temples, citing incidents over the past few days where temples were allegedly demolished, and idols broken in areas such as Baruipur, Tamluk’s Serampur, and Basirhat. He also claimed that Hindu homes in Murshidabad had been attacked, with no arrests made by the police. Adhikari’s statements highlighted his concerns that religious freedoms were being systematically violated under the current administration.

During the assembly session on Tuesday, the BJP proposed an adjournment motion to raise these allegations, but it was rejected by the Speaker, prompting protests from BJP members. The Speaker’s refusal to include the issue in the assembly record led to further unrest, with BJP MLAs climbing the walls and tearing papers in protest. Adhikari later criticized the Speaker for failing to uphold the rights of the opposition, accusing the government of suppressing dissent and engaging in "narrow politics" in the name of religion.

Despite the tensions in the assembly, Adhikari remained resolute in his prediction that the BJP will triumph in the upcoming elections. He boldly stated that, following the election victory, the Muslim MLAs from Trinamool Congress would be removed from the assembly.

The ongoing political struggle in West Bengal continues to heighten as both the ruling and opposition parties prepare for the decisive electoral battle that will determine the future of the state.