Do you think that BJP will win in Bihar and
West Bengal in upcoming elections?
Being a Bengalite, I can tell it is highly unlikely BJP will come in power. If the B.J.P still continues the way, that it continued to this day, and in 2021, IT CAN NEVER WIN BENGAL BY ANY CHANCE AND BY ANY CASE.
" FRANKLY - A SIXTEEN PAGE ANALYSIS HAS BEEN HANDED TO Mr MODI WAY BACK AND THE LETTER WAS SEND TO HIS ADDRESS WHERE HE STAYS , AND IF THAT LETTER HAS BEEN USED AS A TISSUE PAPER TO CLEAN THE SHIT AFTER SHITTING, THE B.J.P TOO WOULD BE REDUCED TO " SHIT " AFTER THE BENGAL ELECTION IN 2026 .
MY LANGUAGE MAYBE CONSTRUED AS ANYTHING THAT ANYBODY AND THE B.J.P TAKES THAT- BUT THAT INFACT IS THE " ETERNAL " TRUTH THAT I HAD STATED IN THAT 16 PAGES ANALYSIS OF WEST BENGAL/BENGAL AND IT IS UPTO THE B.J.P AND IT'S GUARD TO EITHER SPIT ON THE SAME OR MAKE USE OF THE SAME" .
Taking that the B.J.P will " NEVER " make use of that sixteen pages analysis, I put here my view points as about HOW AND WHY THE B.J.P WILL LOSE BENGAL AND WIN BIHAR HANDSOMELY.
Can BJP Win in Bihar and West Bengal? An In-Depth Analysis
Introduction
The Indian political landscape is an intricate web of
identities, ideologies, historical legacies, and
socio-economic realities. Over the last decade, the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has
successfully established itself as the dominant political
force at the national level. Under the
leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party has
expanded far beyond its traditional
bastions of North and Western India, turning into a
pan-Indian player. However, this expansion
has not been uniform. While BJP enjoys dominance in states
like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh, Gujarat, and Karnataka, its growth in certain regions—particularly
the eastern states of
Bihar and West Bengal—faces formidable challenges.
Bihar and West Bengal together account for more than 82 Lok
Sabha seats, making them
crucial to any party aspiring for national supremacy. Their
historical, cultural, and political
contexts differ significantly, but both represent regions
where BJP’s Hindutva-driven politics and
developmental slogans encounter resistance from entrenched
social structures, welfare politics,
and regional identity narratives.
BIHAR - THE SUCCESS OF THE TASTEFUL CUP OF TEA- :
In Bihar, BJP has achieved success but usually through
alliances with regional forces such as
Nitish Kumar’s Janata Dal (United). On its own, the BJP
struggles to navigate Bihar’s deeply
caste-driven politics. In West Bengal, BJP emerged as a
strong contender in the 2019 Lok
Sabha elections, securing 18 seats, but it failed to convert
this momentum into victory during the
2021 Assembly elections, where Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool
Congress (TMC) consolidated
its power with a landslide win.
In Bihar, Mr Nitish Kumar holds the key. Wherever, he moves and goes the POWER of the state would go in that direction. There are allies and good friends but those are GOODY - GOODY AND BYE - BYE types of friends.They are with the N.D.A now but they can change their course if they feel so. Hence it is the CUP - OF - TEA, Mr NITISH KUMAR who can serve the victory on the platter to the N.D.A or NOT if he is NOT with the N.D.A .
On his own TERMS and CONDITION, Mr Nitish Kumar holds about EIGHTEEN PERCENT of the votes AND THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE TO THE FORTUNES OF BIHAR. This time around the N.D.A would cruise safely and would once again form their own Government at Bihar.
WEST BENGAL / BENGAL - MURDERERS, MARAUDERS, AND MORGUE OF ELECTION - ::
The reasons for BJP’s struggles, particularly in West
Bengal, are complex: a large Muslim
population resistant to BJP’s Hindutva politics, a vast
unemployed demographic tied to TMC’s
patronage and freebies, the exodus of Bengal’s educated
classes, and widespread fear of
instability after decades of Communist rule , makes the things hard for Bengal to chew for a change as
the voters- INTELLIGENT are waning in numbers. . At the same
time, BJP’s own
strategies—overdependence on religious propaganda, weak, and " EXHAUSTIBLE " local leadership,
and lack of cultural rootedness—have hampered its growth.
This essay examines why BJP faces such difficulties, as compared to Bihar in West Bengal, while also
exploring what it can do to improve its chances.
Bihar’s Political Landscape - ::
Bihar has long been regarded as the heartland of caste
politics in India. Unlike many other
states where development, ideology, or leadership charisma
plays the central role, Bihar’s
electoral landscape remains heavily shaped by caste
alliances. The state’s politics since the
1990s has revolved around three major axes: (1) the Other
Backward Classes (OBCs),
particularly Yadavs under Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Rashtriya
Janata Dal (RJD), (2) the Kurmi-Koeri
communities represented by Nitish Kumar’s JD(U), and (3) the
upper castes who traditionally
lean towards BJP.
BJP’s success in Bihar has never been entirely independent.
In 2010, when the JD(U)-BJP
alliance swept the Assembly elections, it was largely due to
Nitish Kumar’s popularity as a
“ VIKAS PURUSH ” (development man), supported by BJP’s cadre
and upper-caste vote bank. In
contrast, when BJP contested alone, its performance weakened.
The RJD retains a strong base at some critical and important bastion - ::
and women voters who benefit from his welfare schemes like bicycle distribution and prohibition.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections reaffirmed this trend: BJP
performed decently but still relied on
alliances, while the RJD maintained its relevance. For BJP,
Bihar remains a state where it
cannot dislodge regional players entirely. Its Hindutva
politics finds some resonance but is often
overshadowed by the deeply entrenched caste arithmetic.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BIHAR AND BENGAL - ::
Thus, while Bihar remains electorally competitive, BJP’s
future here depends less on ideological
battles and more on pragmatic alliances. Unlike West Bengal,
where identity and cultural politics
dominate, Bihar remains anchored in caste coalitions.
West Bengal’s Political Landscape
West Bengal presents a very different story. Once a Congress
bastion, the state experienced 34
years of uninterrupted Communist Party of India
(Marxist)-led Left Front rule from 1977 to 2011.
This period deeply shaped Bengal’s political culture,
emphasizing trade unionism, agrarian
reforms, and ideological mobilization. However, over time,
the Left Front was perceived as
stagnant, corrupt, and hostile to industrial growth. In
2011, Mamata Banerjee’s TMC ended this
era with a historic victory, positioning herself as
“Didi”—the people’s leader who would restore
Bengal’s dignity.
Since then, Mamata has consolidated her hold on Bengal by
combining populist welfare
schemes, a strong grassroots organization, and an appeal to
Bengali identity. Her
schemes—such as Kanyashree (for girls’ education), Swasthya
Sathi (health insurance), and
Duare Sarkar (government services at the doorstep)—have
created a direct connect with the
poor and marginalized.
BJP, which historically had little presence in Bengal, began
gaining traction after 2014,
leveraging Modi’s popularity, disillusionment with TMC’s
corruption, and Hindutva politics
following communal incidents. The 2019 Lok Sabha elections
shocked observers when BJP
won 18 of 42 seats, signaling a saffron surge. However, in
the 2021 Assembly elections, BJP’s
momentum stalled: despite a high-voltage campaign with Modi
and Amit Shah at the forefront,
TMC won 213 of 294 seats - ::
This outcome highlighted Bengal’s resistance to BJP’s
strategies. Unlike Hindi heartland states,
Bengal has a distinct cultural identity rooted in
literature, cinema, intellectual traditions, and
linguistic pride. Voters here are less receptive to overt
religious polarization and more
responsive to identity narratives framed around “Banglar
meye” (Bengal’s daughter, referring to
Mamata) versus “Bahari” outsiders (BJP leaders from Delhi).
Why BJP Struggles in West Bengal
The reasons for BJP’s limited success in West Bengal can be
traced to four major factors, each
interlinked with the state’s demographic and cultural
realities.
1. The Demographic Challenge: Muslim Population
West Bengal’s population is around 35% Muslim, concentrated
in districts like Murshidabad,
Malda, Uttar Dinajpur, and parts of South 24 Parganas. This
demographic bloc votes
overwhelmingly against BJP due to its Hindutva ideology and
perceived anti-minority stance.
Unlike in Uttar Pradesh or Assam, where BJP managed to
consolidate Hindu votes to
counterbalance Muslim opposition, Bengal’s fragmented Hindu
caste demographics make such
consolidation difficult. As a result, Muslims form a
decisive vote bank that largely ensures TMC’s
victory in multiple constituencies.
Added to it is the " INFLUX " of the Muslims, from Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan
in particular The overwhelmimg population of about 5 crores Bangladeshi of which about one
crore each in Bihar and Bengal is the most glaring factor of Mamta Banerje and the T.M.C and
its win.
2. Dependence on TMC’s Patronage System
West Bengal faces high unemployment, particularly among the
youth. Many depend on informal
patronage networks, local clubs, and welfare schemes funded
by TMC. Critics call this “cut
money” politics—where funds are siphoned off or distributed
selectively to loyalists. While
corrupt, this system creates economic dependency. For large
sections of the unemployed and
poor, TMC is not just a political party but an economic
lifeline. Voting against it risks losing
access to welfare benefits and local protection. BJP’s
promises of development often fail to
compete with the immediate survival needs met by TMC’s
patronage.
3. The Brain Drain of Bengal’s Educated Classes
West Bengal has long suffered from a brain drain. Educated
professionals, engineers, doctors,
and entrepreneurs often leave the state for better
opportunities elsewhere due to lack of
industries and political stagnation. Those who remain are
either disengaged from politics or
cynical about change. This leaves a vacuum where informed,
reform-minded voices are absent,
reducing BJP’s appeal among the educated urban elite. Unlike
in states like Karnataka or
Maharashtra, where BJP connects with aspirational middle
classes, Bengal’s middle class is
either absent or politically dormant.
Bengal’s voters still remember the turbulence during
CPI(M)’s decline—political violence,
instability, and economic paralysis. After Mamata replaced
them, many people are wary of
another drastic change. There is a collective fear that
bringing BJP to power could trigger unrest
or even authoritarian politics. This fear of instability,
combined with TMC’s projection of BJP as
outsiders imposing Hindi-Hindutva culture on Bengal, creates
resistance among voters.
Stability, even if imperfect, feels safer than upheaval.
What BJP Can Do Differently
Beside those SIXTENN pages of ADVISE and CONSULTANCY that I have put it on the paper
for the B.J.P to act on it , I advocate the following points for the B.J.P to take care about itself- :
If BJP is serious about challenging TMC in West Bengal, it
needs to rethink its strategy. The
following four shifts could improve its chances:
1. Increase Face Value with Local Icons
TMC dominates the cultural sphere by mobilizing Tollywood
celebrities, sports figures, and
intellectuals. BJP’s reliance on national figures like Modi
and Shah alienates Bengali voters who
value local representation. To bridge this gap, BJP must
nurture regional leaders and recruit
outsider’s party.
2. Strengthen Ground-Level Leadership
BJP’s local leadership in Bengal is often seen as
inexperienced, opportunistic, or disconnected
from grassroots realities. Unlike TMC’s cadres who engage in
everyday problem-solving, BJP
leaders are more visible during elections than between them.
For long-term success, BJP must
invest in building a strong local cadre base, addressing
local grievances, and cultivating
community trust over years—not just during campaigns.
3. Tone Down Religious Propaganda
Over-reliance on Hindutva and religious polarization has
limited returns in Bengal. The state’s
political culture, shaped by secular, leftist, and cultural
traditions, resists overt communal
narratives. Instead, BJP should focus on development,
industrialization, and job
creation—issues that resonate deeply with Bengal’s frustrated
youth. By positioning itself as a
party of economic opportunity rather than religious
identity, BJP could expand its appeal.
Illegal immigration from Bangladesh remains a contentious
issue. While BJP highlights it to
mobilize Hindus, its aggressive rhetoric often alienates
local Bengali Muslims and moderates. A
balanced approach—securing borders, streamlining
documentation, and ensuring
fairness—could help BJP project seriousness without appearing
hostile to Bengal’s composite
culture. This requires nuance, not blunt polarizing slogans.
Conclusion
The prospects of BJP in Bihar and West Bengal reveal the
limits of its national dominance. In
Bihar, the party’s fate hinges on alliances within a caste-driven
political landscape. Alone, it
struggles to secure a majority, but in partnership with
regional allies, it remains competitive. In
West Bengal, the situation is far more difficult. Despite
making significant inroads in 2019, BJP
has failed to overcome four structural obstacles: the Muslim
vote bank, TMC’s patronage-driven
welfare politics, the absence of an active educated middle
class, and a fear of political
instability.
For BJP to succeed in Bengal, it must undergo a strategic
shift: cultivating local leaders, building
grassroots trust, reducing dependence on Hindutva, and
addressing real economic concerns.
Without this, its rise will remain limited to occasional
surges rather than sustained power.
Ultimately, Bengal and Bihar remind us that Indian politics
cannot be reduced to a single
formula. Regional identities, caste dynamics, welfare
politics, and historical memories shape
neither impossible nor inevitable—it depends on whether the
party can adapt from being a
That Is It and that speaks all about it
Mr Shyamal Bhattacharjee, the author was born at West Chirimiri Colliery at District Surguja, Chattisgarh on July 6th 1959 He received his early education at Carmel Convent School Bishrampur and later at Christ Church Boys' Higher Secondary School at Jabalpur. He later joined Hislop College at Nagpur and completed his graduation in Science and he also added a degree in B A thereafter. He joined the HITAVADA, a leading dailies of Central India at Nagpur as a Sub-Editor ( Sports ) but gave up to complete his MBA in 1984 He thereafter added a Diploma In Export Management. He has authored SEVEN books namely Notable Quotes and Noble Thought published by Pustak Mahal in 2001 Indian Cricket : Faces That Changed It published by Manas Publications in 2009 and Essential Of Office Management published by NBCA, Kolkatta in 2012, GOLDEN QUOTES on INSPIRATION , SORROW , PEACE and LIFE published by B.F.C Publications, Lucknow, , and QUOTES:: Evolution and Origin of Management Electives by by BOOKSCLINIC Publishing House , , Bilaspur , Chhattisgarh ,From Dhyan To Dhan :: Indian Hockey - Sudden Death Or Extra Time published by BOOKS CLINIC Publishing House , Bilaspur , Chattisgarh and his FIRST book on Hindi poem, which reads as " BHED HAI GEHRA - BAAT JARA SI " and MIDAS TOUCH AND MIRACLES OF INDIAN SPORTS , published by Books Clinics , Bilaspur , Chhattisgarh,
He has a experience of about 35 years in Marketing , and Business Analytics .
Mr Shyamal Bhattacharjee, the author was born at West Chirimiri Colliery at District Surguja, Chattisgarh on July 6th 1959 He received his early education at Carmel Convent School Bishrampur and later at Christ Church Boys' Higher Secondary School at Jabalpur. He later joined Hislop College at Nagpur and completed his graduation in Science and he also added a degree in B A thereafter. He joined the HITAVADA, a leading dailies of Central India at Nagpur as a Sub-Editor ( Sports ) but gave up to complete his MBA in 1984 He thereafter added a Diploma In Export Management. He has authored EIGHT , books namely Notable Quotes and Noble Thought published by Pustak Mahal in 2001 Indian Cricket : Faces That Changed It published by Manas Publications in 2009 and Essential Of Office Management published by NBCA, Kolkatta in 2012, GOLDEN QUOTES on INSPIRATION , SORROW , PEACE and LIFE published by B.F.C Publications, Lucknow, , and QUOTES:: Evolution and Origin of Management Electives by by BOOKSCLINIC Publishing House , , Bilaspur , Chhattisgarh ,From Dhyan To Dhan :: Indian Hockey - Sudden Death Or Extra Time published by BOOKS CLINIC Publishing House , Bilaspur , Chattisgarh and his FIRST book on Hindi poem, which reads as " BHED HAI GEHRA - BAAT JARA SI " and MIDAS TOUCH AND MIRACLES OF INDIAN SPORTS , published by Books Clinics , Bilaspur , Chhattisgarh,
He has a experience of about 35 years in Marketing , and Business Analytics .
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