- The Bharatiya Janata Party has formed the government in West Bengal, signaling a major political shift in the state.
- The BJP-led government in West Bengal continues to function while Congress MLAs are present in the state assembly.
The BJP and Congress are engaged in intense political rivalry in West Bengal, with the BJP using factionalism and nominating candidates.
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Updated Oct 1
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What happened
The BJP and Congress are engaged in intense political rivalry in West Bengal, with the BJP using factionalism and nominating candidates.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Political leader Ajit Maity is operating in West Bengal and contesting against the Bharatiya Janata Party due to political rivalry.Sub-event
- The Bharatiya Janata Party spent more money in the West Bengal poll than the Congress party.Sub-event
TMC and Congress accuse the BJP of saffronizing police and playing divisive politics in West Bengal.1 source
BJP uses factionalism and nominates Sushmita Dev as Congress's political rivalry heats up in West Bengal.1 source
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The entities involved
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West Bengal
Indian state
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Bharatiya Janata Party
right-wing political party in India
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Congress
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