Kolkata, Feb. 24 -- With the 2026 Assembly elections drawing closer, the political temperature in West Bengal has begun to rise, bringing back a familiar flashpoint, the alleged use of central forces and central agencies in elections.
The Trinamul Congress (TMC) has long accused the BJP of using central forces and investigative agencies as political instruments to capture power in Opposition-ruled states. Citing instances from previous elections in other parts of the country, the ruling party in Bengal has reiterated that similar tactics could be deployed in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly polls.
However, West Bengal BJP president Shamik Bhattacharya on Tuesday brushed aside the allegations, indicating that the party is not overly concern...