Kolkata, 09 January (H.S.): Emphasizing unity within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in West Bengal, Union Health Minister and party national president JP Nadda has given a clear message to the state leadership. Nadda said that to win in Bengal, they must forget their internal differences and fight together, and under no circumstances should Bengali sentiments be hurt.
A meeting of the BJP's core committee was held late Thursday night at a hotel in Newtown, attended by top state leaders. Dilip Ghosh was also present at the meeting after a long time and was seen sitting in the same row as Suvendu Adhikari. Several members of the new state committee were also present. During the meeting, Nadda gave a clear message of unity among the leaders.
JP Nadda clearly stated, If you all remain united, the workers at the grassroots level will also remain united.
Looking directly at Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh, he said that they must rise above personal likes and dislikes and follow the party line. He emphasized that a BJP government in Bengal is necessary for the security of the country, therefore, there is a need to work together, not engage in internal conflict.
The meeting also discussed the BJP's limited urban reach in Bengal and its weak influence among the so-called Bhadralok (elite) class. Questions have repeatedly been raised both within and outside the party about the dominance of outsiders and Hindi-speaking leaders in the BJP. Furthermore, the party has repeatedly faced difficulties due to controversial statements by some leaders regarding eating fish, Ram Navami, or Bengali icons. Nadda gave clear instructions to avoid any such situations before the 2026 elections. He said, Under no circumstances should the sentiments of Bengal be hurt.
However, to prevent factionalism within the state leadership, Nadda also suggested placing leaders from outside the state in the role of engines. He said that these external leaders would act like engines, and the state leaders would play a supporting role, which would propel the organization forward. He also emphasized working at the grassroots level, saying,
Giving speeches alone won't work. Get down to the ground and work; don't just engage in the politics of getting garlands and attending functions.
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Hindusthan Samachar / Priyanka Pandey
