Amit Shah Attacks Mamata After BJP’s Bengal Win

Kolkata, May 8, 2026 West Bengal’s political atmosphere has heated up following the BJP’s victory in the Assembly elections, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah strongly reacting to the post-result statements made by Mamata Banerjee. As the BJP prepares to form its first government in the state, the exchange of political attacks has once again brought Bengal politics into sharp national focus. Amit Shah said the people of West Bengal had voted for change and rejected the previous government through the democratic process. Responding to Mamata Banerjee’s criticism of the BJP and election-related remarks, Shah also took a direct dig at her political stance during the campaign. He said, “Mamata Banerjee keeps talking. She keeps losing in court.” The BJP’s victory is being seen as a major breakthrough in Bengal, ending the long dominance of the Trinamool Congress in the state. The rise of Suvendu Adhikari as a key BJP leader has also played an important role in the party’s performance, especially after his high-profile political contests against Mamata Banerjee in recent years. With the BJP now moving toward government formation, political tensions in the state are expected to remain high. The latest war of words between BJP and TMC leaders highlights how Bengal’s political battle is far from over, even after the election results.