The pre-planned gherao of judicial officers conducting SIR in Malda is yet another attempt to erode trust in Bharat’s democratic institutions. The land of Swami Vivekananda, Rabindra Thakur, Subhash Bose, and Bankim Chandra, once the centre of the anti-colonial movement and a beacon of rich culture, is on the verge of implosion under Mamata. Maa (Mother) no longer feels safe, Mati (Land) is being encroached upon by illegal infiltrators, and Manush (People) are moving to other States amid a sustained economic decline. The WB Elections 2026 is the last chance for voters to reclaim the state’s spirit, restore the rule of law, and rebuild a path to prosperity
Continuous targeting of Hindus by Islamists
- 2026 attack on Ram Navami Procession:Ram Navami celebrations was attacked by Islamists in districts like Murshidabad
- 2025 anti-Hindu Murshidabad Violence:Violent protests occurred in April 2025 in the Murshidabad district regarding the Waqf Amendment Bill, resulting in deaths and widespread property damage of Hindus
- 2024 Murshidabad Riots: Violence was reported in Murshidabad during Ram Navami celebrations, leading to destruction of property of Hindus
- 2023 attack on Ram Navami procession:Islamists targeted Hindus in Howrah, North Dinajpur, and Hooghly districts during Ram Navami processions
- 2018 Asansol-Raniganj Riots: Riots broke out in Asansol and Raniganj during Ram Navami celebrations, leading to widespread violence against Hindus
- 2017 Baduria-Basirhat Riots: A communal riot broke out in North 24 Parganas district (Baduria and Basirhat) following an objectionable social media post. The clashes led to a death and extensive damage to property of Hindus
- 2016 Dhulagarh Riots:Clashes occurred in Dhulagarh, Howrah district, in December 2016, where houses and shops belonging to Hindu community were targeted
- 2016 Kaliachak Riots: Violence erupted in Kaliachak, Malda district, in January 2016, during which a police station was attacked, and vehicles were set on fire
Protecting Illegal infiltrators
- Opposing Electoral Roll Revisions: To protect Infiltrators and illegals from identification in voter list, TMC has been opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
- Issuing Fake Documentation: In many reports, it has been allegedly found that the TMC administration helps create fake IDs, including Aadhaar cards, for illegal immigrants
- Stalling Border Fencing: TMC rule has been accused of not cooperating for erecting border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border
Women are no longer safe
- RG Kar Medical College Case (2024): A 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor was raped and murdered inside the hospital. The case sparked 40 days of nationwide doctor strikes and was transferred to the CBI
- Sandeshkhali Case (2024): Systemic sexual assault and mass rape by local Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders like Shahjahan Sheikh surfaced
- Hanskhali Case (2022): A 14-year-old girl died after being gang-raped by the son of a local TMC leader. Public outrage intensified after Mamata Banerjee questioned if it was truly rape or a “love affair”
- Kamduni Case (2013): A college student was abducted, gang-raped, and murdered
- Park Street Case (2012): A woman was gang-raped in a moving car. The Chief Minister labelled the incident as “shajano ghotona” (fabricated incident)
Special treatment to Muslims
- Stipends for Imams: The state government has introduced monthly honorariums for thousands of imams
- Educational and Economic Initiatives: The West Bengal government allocated approximately ₹5,713 crore for the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education in budget 2026-27
- Handling of Religious Issues: Mamata Government allows interference from Muslim clerics in administration and government matter
When the court had to intervene for Hindu rights
- Allowing Hindu Protest (2024): In November 2024, the Calcutta High Court allowed Hindu to hold a peaceful protest march in Kolkata against alleged atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh, overturning a ban on the protest imposed by the Kolkata police
- Ram Navami Processions in Howrah (2025-2026): In multiple instances, including March 2026, the High Court permitted Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) andother to conduct peaceful Ram Navami procession in Howrah after the police denied permission
When Corruption becomes achievement for TMC
- Partha Chatterjee: Former West Bengal Education Minister. Arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in July 2022 in connection with the School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment scam, after large amounts of cash were found at a close associate’s residence
- Anubrata Mandal: TMC strongman of Birbhum district. Arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in August 2022 in connection with a cattle smuggling racket
- Jyoti Priya Mullick: Former Food and Civil Supplies Minister. Arrested in a ration distribution scam
- Madan Mitra: Senior Cabinet Minister and former minister. Arrested in connection with the Saradha ponzi scam (2015) and subsequently involved in the Narada sting operation case
- Firhad Hakim: Minister and Mayor of Kolkata. Involved in the Narada sting operation investigation and subsequently questioned by CBI
- Subrata Mukherjee: Former minister (died November 2021), involved in the Narada sting case
- Sultan Ahmed: Former MP (died September 2017), involved in the Narada sting case
- Tapas Paul & Sudip Bandyopadhyay: Lok Sabha MPs arrested in 2016-2017 in connection with the Rose Valley ponzi scam
Opportunity-less state!
- Informal Sector Job Losses: Data from the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) showed West Bengal was the worst-performing state in informal jobs, losing 3 million positions in seven years
- Industrial Stagnation and Exodus: The state has experienced a decline in traditional industries like coal, steel, and jute. About 6,895 companies have exited Bengal since 2011. Over 1,000 companies reportedly exited or shut down in a single financial year (FY18)
- Contractualisation of Labour: A structural shift in the manufacturing sector shows direct employment declining from 77% (2008-09) to 60% (2023-24), with contract labor rising to 40%, increasing job insecurity
- Migration of Youth: Due to limited local opportunities, a significant number of youths are migrating out of the state for employment
- Recruitment Issues: Corruption allegations in public service hiring have exacerbated the employment crisis, with over 26,000 appointments affected in recent controversies
- Weak Rural Employment: The state has seen a significant reduction in workdays under the MGNREGA scheme
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