Will Mamata Banerjee be the face of the post of PM? Bengal elections of 2026 will decide the future national chessboard: – ..

News India Live, Digital Desk: Assembly elections are going to be held in West Bengal in the next few months. Political experts believe that these elections are not only for the power of the state, but Mamta Banerjee (sister) There is also a fight to re-establish the national stature of India. If she returns to power for the fourth time in 2026, her bid for the post of Prime Minister in 2029 will become even stronger within the ‘India Alliance’.

3 strong sides of Mamata Banerjee’s claim:

Greatest power as regional satrap: Mamata Banerjee has successfully stopped the BJP’s victory chariot in Bengal in the last elections. She is one of the few opposition leaders who have the ability to directly challenge Prime Minister Modi in his stronghold.

‘Daughter of Bengal’ and Women Card: Mamata Banerjee’s popularity among women voters across the country (due to schemes like Lakshmi Bhandar) projects her as a ‘mass leader’.

Acceptance in opposition: After Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee is the only face within the alliance who has long experience of governance and a dedicated vote bank.

Why is the victory of 2026 essential for 2029?

2026 elections are an ‘acid test’ for Mamata Banerjee, reports Zee News:

Battle for survival: This time BJP has given the slogan of ‘Paltano Darkar’ (need for change). If TMC’s seats decrease, their ‘negotiation power’ may weaken at the national level.

Corruption allegations: In recent years, recruitment scams and ED action have affected the image of the government. The victory of 2026 will be considered as the public’s ‘clean chit’ on these allegations.

Rahul Gandhi vs Mamata: There is always a fight for ‘number 1’ in the opposition alliance. A victory in 2026 could put Mamata at par with or ahead of Rahul Gandhi.

Stand of BJP and Congress

BJP: BJP leaders claim that their government will be formed in Bengal in 2026, due to which Mamata’s ‘dream of becoming PM’ will end there.

Congress: Congress still considers Rahul Gandhi as its face, but it is sticking to the strategy of taking regional allies along.