BJP's Meteoric Rise: From 'Follower' to Mamata's Main Challenger in West Bengal

• BJP transformed from a minor ally to the primary opposition against Mamata Banerjee's TMC in West Bengal.
• The party's assembly seats surged from 3 in 2016 to 77 in 2021, with vote share increasing from 4% (2011) to over 38% (2021).
• Suvendu Adhikari's narrow victory over Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram in 2021 marked a symbolic win for BJP.
• North Bengal, including Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Cooch Behar, has become a significant stronghold for the BJP.
• BJP's strategy includes strong grassroots organization, identity politics, high-profile leader visits, and capitalizing on TMC's weaknesses.