BJP to contest Bengal civic polls independently, distancing from TMC defectors

The BJP is reconsidering its approach to West Bengal's upcoming civic polls, signaling a move toward contesting independently rather than relying on defectors from the Trinamool Congress. This strategic shift reflects the party's desire to build its own organizational strength in municipal corporations across the state.

The decision marks a departure from previous tactics that leveraged anti-incumbency by fielding candidates who had switched from TMC to BJP. Party leadership believes that establishing a standalone presence will strengthen its grassroots base and provide a clearer political narrative to voters in Bengal's municipal elections.