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HomeNewsOpinionThe Babri Masjid Gambit: Can a new party split Bengal's Muslim vote and hand victory to the BJP?

The Babri Masjid Gambit: Can a new party split Bengal's Muslim vote and hand victory to the BJP?

Suvashis Maitra   •

As West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections approach, expelled TMC leader Humayun Kabir's plans to form a new party could fracture Mamata Banerjee's minority vote base—potentially opening the door for BJP gains

With the Congress and CPIM reduced to insignificant political forces in West Bengal, the TMC has enjoyed the support of almost the entire Muslim voters across the state. (Representative image)

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