From Temples to Votes: Babri Remark Sparks Fierce Election Battle in Bengal
Political temperatures have surged across multiple states as key leaders intensified their campaigns with sharp allegations and major promises ahead of upcoming elections. Addressing a rally in Gangarampur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a strong attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that she, along with Humayun Kabir, was supporting the construction of a Babri Masjid in the state. Shah asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would not allow such a development and declared that a BJP government in Bengal would stop it. His remarks have added a fresh dimension to the already heated political discourse in the state.
At the same time, the BJP expanded its election push in Tamil Nadu by releasing its manifesto in Chennai, in the presence of senior leaders including J. P. Nadda, Nainar Nagenthran, K Annamalai, and Tamilisai Soundararajan. The party announced key welfare measures, including a monthly assistance of Rs.2,000 for women heads of households and a one-time payment of Rs.10,000 per family if voted to power under the AIADMK alliance.
Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin accused the central government of making the Hindi language mandatory as a condition for releasing Rs.2,000 crore in education funds, further intensifying the political confrontation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his “Mera Booth Sabse Mazboot” program, countered by accusing the DMK government of institutionalizing corruption in the state.
Adding to the charged atmosphere, Mamata Banerjee held multiple rallies across Birbhum, Purba Bardhaman, and Paschim Bardhaman, claiming that she is fighting alone against a united opposition of 19 states and the central government. The series of statements and counter-statements reflects a high-stakes political battle, where religion, governance, welfare promises, and regional identity have all become central themes in the run-up to elections.
