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Summary:
On January 2nd, 2026, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of inciting communal violence in Malda and Murshidabad the previous year, labeling West Bengal a “Bengali Hindu homeland.” He alleged the TMC hindered Hindu religious activities and promised 200 days of employment if the BJP comes to power, countering the TMC’s job guarantee scheme. BJP President Samik Bhattacharya accused the TMC of misusing government funds, specifically claiming funds from the mid-day meal scheme were diverted to compensate victims of the Bogtui violence. He also criticized the TMC’s resistance to the SIR process and suppression of opposition party activities.
News Article:
West Bengal Opposition Accuses TMC of Communal Flare-Ups, Misappropriation of Funds
KOLKATA, January 3, 2026 – West Bengal’s political landscape is heating up as Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) launched a scathing attack against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Friday. Addressing a rally in Malda, Adhikari accused the TMC of orchestrating communal violence in Malda and Murshidabad in 2025, further declaring West Bengal a “Bengali Hindu homeland.”
“Looting Hindu homes and shops… torching houses… this has to stop,” Adhikari stated, referencing specific incidents in Mothabari, Dhulian and Samserganj. He also drew parallels between recent lynching incidents in Bangladesh and West Bengal, accusing the TMC of hindering Hindu religious festivals like Ram Navami and Durga Puja by withholding permissions.
Adhikari pledged that a BJP-led government would provide 200 days of employment to the state’s citizens, directly challenging the TMC’s Karmashree Prakalpa job guarantee scheme created after the cessation of MGNREGA funding from the central government in 2022.
The accusations were echoed by State BJP President Samik Bhattacharya, who alleged significant misappropriation of government funds. Bhattacharya specifically claimed that money intended for the mid-day meal scheme was diverted to compensate victims of the Bogtui violence, a move he deemed unethical and illegal.
Bhattacharya also criticized the TMC’s resistance to the SIR process, alleging obstruction and attacks on BJP-organized help desks, further claiming that despite government claims, the TMC does not provide space for opposition parties. These allegations come as the SIR process is underway in 12 states across India. Adhikari stated that he had approached Calcutta High Court 104 times for holding rallies.
The Trinamool Congress has yet to issue an official response to these accusations, but a spokesperson has hinted at a press conference to address the allegations in the coming days. The political climate in West Bengal is expected to intensify as the state braces for potential elections in the near future.
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