Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay’s descendant joins BJP ahead of Bengal poll
Sumitra Chattopadhyay, a fifth-generation descendant of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The move comes ahead of Assembly elections in West Bengal where the BJP is emphasizing the contributions of Chattopadhyay and his song "Vande Mataram." Sumitra Chattopadhyay criticized the West Bengal government's employment scheme, Yuva Sathi, and expressed concerns about its effectiveness compared to a previous program. Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, welcomed her into the party, highlighting the significance of "Vande Mataram" in nationalistic sentiment.
1 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
BJP leaders launched four Parivartan Yatras across West Bengal, promising a new administration and targeting the Trinamool Congress government's perceived failures.
2 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Amit Shah promised West Bengal government employees the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission within 45 days if the BJP wins the upcoming election.
3 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Both Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari, leaders of the West Bengal government and opposition, are campaigning for the upcoming Assembly elections by emphasizing different aspects of their respective constituencies.
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