The battle within the BJP in Bengal
Suvendu Adhikari who promised to dismantle Mamata Banerjee’s political system, is consolidating power by absorbing the very same system and networks
One hundred days after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ousted the Trinamool Congress from power in West Bengal, a pivotal struggle is occurring within the BJP on the state level. Suvendu Adhikari, the party's first Chief Minister of Bengal, assumed office after the electorate signaled a desire for change. They rejected coercion, authoritarianism, job security, and the exodus of young residents.
The BJP's victory carried significant importance, bolstered by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which had invested years in building its influence in the region. The BJP must now navigate the complexities of governing while adhering to stringent conditions.
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