Let Us Dismantle TMC! Suvendhu Adhikari's Call to Action for Bengal Polls

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari led a spirited 'Sanatani' solidarity rally in Haldia, Purba Medinipur district, on Sunday, amplifying a Hindutva call for Hindu unity ahead of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections.

The rally, stretching over 2 kilometers through the industrial township, saw hundreds of BJP activists unite in a bid to challenge the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, framed the rally as a response to recent "atrocities against Sanatani Hindus" during the Holi/Doljatra festival in the district, accusing "jihadi elements" of violence ignored by the TMC regime.

"These rallies signal the unification of Hindus and the beginning of the end for TMC in the next polls," he declared, criticizing Banerjee’s alleged appeasement policies. He predicted that a mere 5% increase in Hindu votes could propel BJP to victory in 2026, citing recent NDA successes in Maharashtra and Delhi as evidence of growing Hindu voter turnout.

The rally followed the defection of Haldia BJP MLA Tapasi Mondal to TMC a week earlier, adding urgency to Adhikari’s campaign. Two days prior, he had led a similar march in Tamluk. He accused Banerjee of disrespecting Hindu sentiments, pointing to her rally against the Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya and her controversial 'Mrityu Kumbh' remark about the Maha Kumbh, branding her administration "Muslim League 2." Adhikari warned against West Bengal mirroring Bangladesh, where he claimed the Hindu population has dwindled from 22% to 5% amid attacks.

Invoking historical grievances, Adhikari described Mughal emperor Aurangzeb as a tyrant and celebrated the Ram Temple as a symbol of Hindu resurgence. He challenged police restrictions on an upcoming Ram Navami rally in Shyampur—where a Durga Puja pandal was attacked last year—vowing that thousands, including women, would participate peacefully despite curbs.

"I am ready to martyr myself for my religion," he asserted.

Adhikari also slammed the TMC government for stifling job opportunities, leaving 2.5 crore youths, including OBCs and SCs/STs, unemployed, while alleging that its policies have fostered an unsafe environment by promoting liquor shops every 100 meters. He criticized a TMC proposal to deploy women security officials in highway bars, arguing it compromises their safety instead of ensuring government jobs.

The BJP leader accused the TMC of undemocratic tactics, noting his suspension from the assembly enabled the passage of two bills. With the 2026 polls in sight, Adhikari’s aggressive Hindutva pitch aims to consolidate Hindu support and dismantle Banerjee’s long-standing rule.