Why is Modi's BJP desperate to capture West Bengal?

02 May, 2026, 10:05 pm

Last modified: 02 May, 2026, 10:05 pm

Why is Modi's BJP desperate to capture West Bengal?

02 May, 2026, 10:05 pm

Last modified: 02 May, 2026, 10:05 pm

On one side is Mamata Banerjee's absolute dominance, on the other side is the Modi-Amit Shah duo desperate to capture Bengal at any cost. But is the BJP using the Election Commission of India itself as its tool to win the elections? Who is behind the mysterious disappearance of 9.1 million voters' names?

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