Amit Shah Predicts Congress's Major Defeats in West Bengal and Assam
Congress will fail to open account in Bengal, face its biggest defeat ever in Assam: Amit Shah
The Economic Times
Image: The Economic Times
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that the Congress party will not win any seats in West Bengal's assembly elections and will face significant losses in Assam. He criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for her association with Congress, claiming it will further weaken her political standing.
- 01Amit Shah predicts Congress will fail to win seats in West Bengal and Assam.
- 02He claims Mamata Banerjee's alliance with Congress will weaken her politically.
- 03Shah urges voters to support the BJP to create an 'infiltrator-free' Bengal.
- 04Elections for the 294-member West Bengal assembly will occur in two phases.
- 05Votes will be counted on May 4.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
During an election rally in Dum Dum, Kolkata, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Congress party would not win any seats in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections. He stated that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's alliance with Congress would politically weaken her further. Shah predicted that Congress would also face its biggest defeat in Assam, urging voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to create an 'infiltrator-free' Bengal. He criticized Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge for his close association with Rahul Gandhi, suggesting that it has led to a decline in political discourse. The elections for the 294-member assembly will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with votes being counted on May 4.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Shah's statements could influence voter sentiment and turnout in West Bengal, potentially affecting the political landscape.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you believe Congress will perform well in the upcoming West Bengal elections?
Connecting to poll...
More about Bharatiya Janata Party
West Bengal Elections 2026: Mamata Banerjee Faces BJP Challenge Amid Economic Growth
The Economic Times • Apr 22, 2026
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nadendla Bhaskar Rao Passes Away at 90
The Economic Times • Apr 22, 2026
BJP Supports RTC Workers' Struggle in Telangana Amidst Government Mismanagement Claims
The Hindu • Apr 22, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.