In a fiery political move ahead of the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty (popularly known as Mithunda) descended on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s home turf, Bhabanipur on south Kolkata, to spearhead the party’s campaign under the banner ‘Didir Kendre Dada' (Dada is in Didi’s constituency). The campaign aims to galvanise Bharatiya Janata Party workers and voters across North and South Kolkata, where Mithun will be holding key organisational meetings in four assembly constituencies.
Displaying his trademark charisma and political sharpness, the BJP’s star campaigner dismissed the ruling Trinamool Congress’ recent claims of Bengali oppression outside the state as “baseless and politically motivated.”
“I have lived outside Bengal for years, in Mumbai and elsewhere. I have never been discriminated against for being a Bengali. These allegations are completely false,” said Chakraborty.
The TMC has repeatedly alleged that Bengali-speaking citizens are being harassed and marginalised in various parts of India, using the issue to rally regional sentiments ahead of the elections. However, Chakraborty’s outright denial of such incidents strikes a blow to the party's narrative.
“Bengalis are not being oppressed anywhere. I am living proof of that,” he asserted.
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Turning his guns on the TMC, the film star took a strong stance on the controversial NRC debate. In recent days, Mamata alleged that a woman named Anjali Shil from Falakata in Alipurduar received a notice from the Assam government to prove her citizenship. The claim was later refuted by Anjali herself.
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Brushing aside the state government’s outrage, Chakraborty retorted, “The state ministers will say anything just to stay relevant. They’re claiming BJP’s face is burnt over NRC. This is pure political drama. Nothing more.”
Echoing confidence in the BJP’s growing foothold, he boldly predicted, “This time, the Trinamool’s downfall is inevitable.”
In an impassioned call for party solidarity, Chakraborty urged BJP leaders, ministers and grassroots workers to present a united front. “We must work together without ego or hierarchy. There is no big or small here—only dedication and purpose. Our mission is clear,” he said.
As Chakraborty energises the BJP cadre with his street-level presence and biting remarks, the campaign is fast gaining traction in Kolkata’s political circles.
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