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Political Insider Alleges West Bengal Chief Minister Orchestrated Communal Election Strategy

Agency Source: The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending New Bureau Release: January 31, 2026 | 15:47 IST
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A significant political development has emerged from West Bengal, where Humayun Kabir, a key figure, has publicly implicated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in directing what he describes as a targeted communal electoral strategy. According to Kabir's statements, the Chief Minister personally instructed him to leverage communal sentiments to secure victories for Trinamool Congress candidates Yusuf Pathan and Abu Taher in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. This revelation, if substantiated, suggests a calculated political maneuver by the state's ruling party to influence electoral outcomes through divisive means. The allegations point to a potential breach of ethical campaigning norms and raise serious questions about the integrity of the electoral process in a politically volatile region. Analysts note that such tactics, if proven, could not only undermine democratic principles but also exacerbate existing social tensions. The situation warrants close monitoring as it may trigger investigations by electoral authorities and impact the broader political landscape ahead of the national polls. This development underscores the complex interplay between identity politics and electoral ambitions in contemporary Indian democracy.

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