Why CAA Could Backfire For BJP In Bengal — It Exposes A Disconnect And Undermines Local Strategies

Members of Progressive Democratic Students' Federation (PDSF) stage a protest after the central government notified the rules for implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, in Kolkata on March 16, 2024. ( Image Source :PTI )

The Bharatiya Janata Party's meteoric rise as West Bengal's primary opposition party since the 2019 Lok Sabha elections is undeniably a watershed moment in the state's political narrative. This ascent, however, is not without its complexities and nuances, offering a kaleidoscope of challenges and opportunities. The 2021 West Bengal assembly elections unequivocally signalled the BJP's burgeoning voter base in the region. Allegations of corruption and misgovernance against the ruling Trinamool