Bengal 2026: 'Religious War' Brews, BJP Eyes Third-Attempt Win, Mamata's Vote Dilemma

• West Bengal elections 2026 see early political fervor with PM Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda visiting, and TMC leaders holding rallies.
• The election is turning into a 'religious war' with Gita recitation by BJP supporters and Humayun Kabir's Babri Masjid initiative.
• Expelled TMC MLA Humayun Kabir's actions (Babri Masjid, Quran recitation) threaten to split Mamata's crucial Muslim vote base.
• Mamata Banerjee is countering with a 'soft Hindutva' approach, initiating temple construction projects like Jagannath Temple and Durga Angan.
• BJP, having grown from 3 to 77 seats in 2021, aims for power on its third significant attempt, mirroring Mamata's 2011 success.

Why It Matters: Bengal 2026 election intensifies with 'religious war' undertones; BJP eyes third-attempt win, challenging Mamata's hold.