In a explosive accusation that’s shaking up West Bengal’s political landscape, a senior Congress leader has charged the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with orchestrating a grand ‘match-fixing’ scheme ahead of the upcoming elections. ‘This time, Bengal’s people will choose the third option,’ the leader declared, signaling a bold push for Congress as the real alternative.
The controversy erupted during a fiery press conference in Kolkata, where the Congress leader laid bare what he called a covert alliance between the two dominant parties. ‘TMC and BJP are playing a fixed game, dividing votes while the state suffers,’ he asserted. He pointed to recent electoral patterns, unusual candidate placements, and behind-the-scenes negotiations as evidence of this unholy pact.
West Bengal, long a battleground between TMC’s Mamata Banerjee and BJP’s aggressive expansion, now faces claims of a deeper conspiracy. Congress alleges that both parties are manipulating the narrative to sideline smaller players, ensuring a bipolar contest that benefits the giants. ‘The public is waking up to this drama,’ the leader said, urging voters to reject the ‘fixed match’.
This isn’t just rhetoric; Congress is ramping up its campaign with rallies across the state, highlighting governance failures under TMC and unfulfilled promises by BJP. From unemployment soaring to law and order breakdowns, the party positions itself as the fresh voice for change. Analysts note that while Congress has struggled in recent polls, this narrative could splinter the anti-TMC vote traditionally going to BJP.
As election fervor builds, Bengal’s electorate—known for its political astuteness—holds the key. Will they opt for the ‘third option’ or stick to familiar rivals? The leader concluded with optimism: ‘The people of Bengal are smart; they won’t fall for match-fixing again.’ This bold stance could redefine the 2026 assembly polls.