Political Crossfire: Rahul Gandhi vs Mamata Banerjee

As the West Bengal Assembly polls began, BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for predicting political defeats, particularly targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Gandhi accused Banerjee of fostering communalism, while urging voters to support Congress. He also attacked the BJP's electoral tactics, seeking change in West Bengal's governance.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 23-04-2026 17:08 IST | Created: 23-04-2026 17:08 IST
Political Crossfire: Rahul Gandhi vs Mamata Banerjee
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As the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections commenced, political tensions rose with the BJP taking aim at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Party spokesman Pradeep Bhandari claimed Gandhi demonstrated expertise in forecasting electoral losses and highlighted Congress's repeated electoral failures under his leadership.

Gandhi, focusing on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accused her of fostering communalism and urged voters to support Congress for change, while criticizing the BJP's influence on West Bengal's political space.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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