In a fiery statement on Thursday, BJP leader and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty launched a sharp political offensive against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, holding her responsible for the recent communal tensions linked to the Waqf protest in Murshidabad. He accused her of being a divisive force in the state and directly blamed her for the ongoing violence that has shaken parts of Bengal. Speaking exclusively to India Today TV, Chakraborty claimed that Mamata Banerjee, not the BJP, is responsible for “fomenting communal tension.” The BJP leader’s comments come in the wake of a spate of violent incidents that erupted during a protest over Waqf-related issues, leading to severe political reactions and blame games between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and opposition parties.

Political Blame Game Heats Up in Bengal

Chakraborty minced no words in his attack, asserting that Mamata Banerjee is “a threat to the Bengali Hindu community.” He accused the Chief Minister of deliberately creating unrest between communities to maintain her political grip on the state. “She is creating unrest among communities. Mamata Banerjee is a threat to the Bengali Hindu community,” he said. The BJP leader went a step further by painting a bleak picture of the condition of Hindus in the state, alleging that many have been displaced and forced into relief camps. “Bengali Hindus are homeless, forced to eat khichdi in relief camps,” he added, questioning the state’s handling of the situation. “What is their fault?”

Chakraborty’s remarks came as a counter to Mamata Banerjee’s earlier claims that the communal violence in Murshidabad was “pre-planned” and engineered by external forces. The Chief Minister had accused the Border Security Force (BSF), central investigative agencies, and the BJP of enabling a cross-border influx from Bangladesh and facilitating the arrival of outsiders who allegedly incited violence. However, Chakraborty refuted these allegations, describing them as attempts to deflect blame and mislead communities. Reacting to Banerjee’s statement that her government would not implement the Waqf Amendment Act in the state, Chakraborty questioned her constitutional authority to override a law passed by the Indian Parliament. “Who is she to not allow a law that has been passed by India’s Parliament? She is just a Chief Minister,” he remarked. He also accused Mamata Banerjee of manipulating minority sentiments for political gain. “She is trying to mislead the Muslim community,” he said, suggesting that her opposition to the Waqf Amendment Act is more about vote-bank politics than genuine concern.

Call for President’s Rule and Rising Hindu Consolidation

In a bold demand, Mithun Chakraborty called for the imposition of President’s Rule in West Bengal, claiming that free and fair elections cannot be conducted under the current state government. “Elections in the state must be conducted under President’s Rule,” he stated firmly. He further claimed that there is a growing consolidation among Hindus in the state, who have now “understood her game.” According to Chakraborty, the perceived mistreatment of the Hindu community under the TMC regime has led to a political awakening, which could influence the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. “Nothing can save Mamata Banerjee,” he declared, hinting at a BJP resurgence in the state.

Chakraborty’s remarks also touched upon Mamata Banerjee’s upcoming inauguration of a Jagannath temple, questioning the motive behind the move. “Nothing can save her; Hindus have understood her game,” he reiterated, casting doubts on the sincerity of her religious outreach. West Bengal is slated to go to polls in March-April 2026 to elect 294 members of the Legislative Assembly. The political temperature in the state, however, has already begun to rise with both the BJP and TMC engaging in intense verbal duels and public campaigns, especially around sensitive issues involving religion and identity.

This latest confrontation between Mithun Chakraborty and Mamata Banerjee highlights the deepening polarization in Bengal’s political landscape. As the state gears up for another high-stakes election in two years, communal narratives, religious sentiment, and law-and-order issues are expected to play a central role in shaping voter behavior. The call for President’s Rule and repeated allegations of state-sponsored bias suggest that the run-up to the 2026 Assembly elections will be fiercely contested, possibly mirroring or even surpassing the heated political environment witnessed in the 2021 polls.