Abhishek Banerjee Challenges Rahul Gandhi's Political Skill Ahead of Bengal Polls

• TMC's Abhishek Banerjee criticized Rahul Gandhi's political strategy, stating elections are won by ground-level organization, not social media trends.
• He cited Congress's Haryana defeat as proof, implying a lack of booth-level management and focus on voter list irregularities.
• The remarks highlight escalating tension between TMC and Congress, making seat-sharing in Bengal unlikely despite being part of the INDIA bloc.
• TMC alleges a BJP conspiracy in the removal of 58.2 lakh names from the draft voter list (SIR), targeting minority and Bengali voters.
• Abhishek's challenge underscores TMC's strong organizational power and its self-perception as the leading opposition force, even as Congress struggles in Bengal.

Why It Matters: TMC challenges Congress's ground strategy, signaling deeper INDIA bloc rifts before Bengal elections.