For BJP, 2026 is not just a year but a war of survival, understand these challenges from Bengal to Kerala.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Those who closely observe BJP’s election machinery know that the party never rests. But 2026 is different. The states of North India, which have been the powerhouse of BJP, now face the challenge of remaining at the ‘peak’. From Uttar Pradesh to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, the party has to maintain its place amid anti-incumbency and regional issues. As easy as this task appears, in reality it is equally difficult, because the public is now demanding new faces and report card of work. Difficult ‘door’ of the South. It is often discussed that BJP is a superpower in Hindi speaking states, but why does the equation change as soon as one goes south of the Vindhya ranges? The party has been sweating for years in states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The party’s ‘Mission South’ will be the test in the assembly elections or organizational changes here in 2026. The opposition has often cornered the BJP here on issues of local culture and language. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see how much BJP is able to reconcile with its Hindutva image and claims of development. Bengal and Assam: The war for the East is still pending. West Bengal is a front where even after losing, BJP has strengthened its presence immensely. BJP’s contest against Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress has become not only political, but also emotional and cultural. The political winds here in 2026 will tell whether the public is now looking for an alternative? On the other hand, in Assam, the party has the challenge of establishing its ‘model’ more strongly. Battle of narrative, not just votes. Political pundits believe that the year 2026 will not be a game of numbers only. This will decide whether BJP’s ‘one country-one agenda’ is really acceptable across the country? The opposition has also started working on strategic alliances instead of issues, due to which BJP’s path is no longer as easy as before. The conclusion is that 2026 is no less than a big hurdle race for BJP. The party does not have to demolish the roof of its house in the north and build a new wall in the south. The picture of 2029 will also be clear on how successful they are in striking this balance.