Economic Times
West Bengal politics remains a high-stakes battle between the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) under Mamata Banerjee and the rising challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Despite BJP’s rapid growth and strong national presence, it continues to face hurdles such as the “outsider” perception, weaker grassroots networks, and lack of a fully established local leadership structure. In contrast, the TMC benefits from deep organisational reach, strong emotional connect with voters, and welfare-driven support bases, particularly among women and rural populations.
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