Malda, Jan 8, 2026: Trinamool Congress (TMC) National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday asserted that the TMC remains the only party capable of consistently defeating the BJP in West Bengal, while taking aim at rival political parties and raising concerns over alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers.

Addressing a public gathering in Malda, Banerjee said, “On one hand, there is Congress, then CPI(M), BJP, and many other new political parties have come. But you need to see and understand that only Trinamool Congress is the party that has time and again defeated the BJP.” His remarks come ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections scheduled for March-April 2026.

Alleged Harassment of Migrant Workers

Banerjee highlighted the plight of Bengali-speaking migrant workers, questioning the BJP’s narrative on illegal immigration. “For speaking Bengali, people are branded as Bangladeshis and sent to jail. Then why should Suvendu Adhikari, Khagen Murmu, Dilip Ghosh not be sent to jail for speaking the same language?” he asked, drawing attention to perceived discriminatory practices.

Political Realignments and Criticism of BJP Allies

The TMC leader hinted at political realignments, saying, “Certain parties have made a deal with the BJP, and you will come to know eventually,” though he did not name any party specifically.

Banerjee also targeted suspended TMC leader Humayun Kabir, who was expelled after proposing the construction of a mosque in the name of Babur in Murshidabad. “The one who was the BJP’s candidate in 2019 is today helping the BJP. He is making the Babri Masjid and is fooling people. He will not help a single person. No religion teaches division and violence,” Banerjee stated.

Confidence Ahead of 2026 Assembly Elections

Projecting confidence in the TMC’s prospects, Banerjee declared, “It’s a matter of three years. BJP will face a crushing defeat. But we all have to remain united just like we are in Bengal.” He contrasted Bengal’s political unity with states like Bihar, where disunity, he claimed, allowed the BJP to emerge victorious.

He further assured that the TMC would raise the issue of harassment of migrant workers in the upcoming Parliament session, underlining the party’s commitment to the welfare of these communities.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, the TMC-led alliance secured 215 of 294 seats, while the BJP won 77 seats, emerging as the principal opposition in the state.

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