After Bengal Defeat, Is Mamata Banerjee Preparing For National Politics?

Mamata Banerjee, after a difficult election in West Bengal, is shifting her political focus to national opposition coordination through the INDIA alliance. This move comes after the 2026 assembly elections and following internal divisions within the Trinamool Congress. She is actively attending INDIA meetings, seeking to build broader solidarity among opposition parties and position herself as a cooperative participant in the anti-BJP platform rather than a direct leader. The goal is to leverage national issues like unemployment, inflation, and foreign policy to counter the BJP's narrative. This strategy aims to address internal party concerns and regain lost political ground both within West Bengal and nationally.