KOLKATA (Feb 23, 2026) — In a sharp political escalation ahead of the West Bengal Assembly Elections, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a scathing attack on Mamata Banerjee, predicting the end of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime.
Key Attacks and Allegations
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“Bhaiya Gone, Didi Next”: Referencing the BJP’s 2025 victory in Delhi that unseated Arvind Kejriwal, Gupta stated, “Bhaiya [Kejriwal] has been chased away… now it is Didi’s turn.” She accused both leaders of prioritising personal branding over public welfare.
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Misuse of Funds: Gupta questioned the disappearance of central development funds, alleging that while the Centre sends “lakhs of crores,” the benefits fail to reach the poor due to systemic “hooliganism and greed.”
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Women’s Safety: The Delhi CM specifically targeted Banerjee on the issue of women’s safety, claiming that despite having a woman Chief Minister, the “dignity of daughters” in Bengal is not valued.
The Political Context
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2026 Election High Stakes: Mamata Banerjee is seeking a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP is aggressively campaigning to seize power in the eastern state.
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Administrative Tussle: Gupta accused the TMC government of stalling the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists—a critical exercise aimed at identifying and deporting illegal infiltrators.
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Election Timeline: With the final voter list due on February 28, the Election Commission is expected to announce the polling schedule in mid-March, with voting likely to take place in April.
