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Abhishek Banerjee Predicts BJP Will Fall Below 50 Seats in 2026 Bengal Assembly Polls

He unveiled the second phase of his Sebaashray outreach programme alongside a scathing critique of the Centre’s security record

Overview

  • Banerjee forecast that the BJP will secure fewer than 50 seats in next year’s West Bengal Assembly elections, down from 77 in 2021.
  • He accused the Union government of neglecting to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and failing to apprehend terrorists behind the April Pahalgam attack.
  • The TMC leader challenged BJP MPs to a public debate, inviting them to present their performance reports while he showcases his Diamond Harbour development record.
  • Highlighting daily MPLAD-funded projects worth over ₹1.5 crore, he announced a relaunch of the ‘Sebaashray’ social outreach programme later this year.
  • Banerjee revealed he received two Income Tax notices after helping 76,000 senior citizens secure old-age pensions, alleging the notices were politically motivated.