BJP to highlight photograph of injured party MP Khagen Murmu in Bengal, Bihar ahead of polls
In Kolkata, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has kicked off a national campaign to spotlight the recent attack on its tribal MP, Khagen Murmu. Mr. Murmu, who represents the scheduled‑tribe community, was injured during a violent incident in West Bengal’s Malda district. The party is using his photo across the country to accuse the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and other opposition parties of being “anti‑tribal.”
BJP’s nationwide push
The BJP plans to display banners featuring Mr. Murmu’s face in tribal areas not only in West Bengal but also in nearby states such as Bihar and Jharkhand. In some posters, TMC Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s image appears beside the injured MP’s picture, with the caption, “Even the tribals are under the wrath of the bloodthirsty Trinamool!” The party is also pushing the story on social media in multiple languages—English, Bengali, and Tripuri—to reach a wide audience.
Why it matters for the 2026 elections
West Bengal is set for Assembly polls next year. The BJP lost ground in the state’s 2019 election but has gained support in tribal‑dominated districts. By highlighting Mr. Murmu’s assault, the BJP wants to paint the TMC as a party that overlooks tribal communities. The party also hopes to create discomfort among the Congress and JMM, which it sees as political rivals in the region.
Digital campaign leaders
All India IT and Social Media head Amit Malviya posted a digital poster on X, stating that the attack “showed that tribal lives are ignored by the TMC, Congress, and the Left.” He asked whether the opposition truly values tribal dignity, calling their silence “disposable.”
State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya joined the push, stressing that the attack should be remembered as a national issue. The campaign aims to shape public perception during a crucial election season and to link tribal concerns with the BJP’s broader “anti‑caste” message.
Regional impact
Khagen Murmu’s constituency, Maldaha Uttar, borders Bihar and Jharkhand—two states with significant tribal populations. By extending the campaign beyond West Bengal, the BJP hopes to influence voters in these neighboring areas, where tribal issues are also central to local politics.
Public reactions
Observers say the BJP’s strategy is to unite scheduled‑tribe voters behind the party before the upcoming assembly elections. The focus on Mr. Murmu’s assault could shift the narrative around tribal rights and criticize opposition parties for their “selective outrage.”
As the 2026 Assembly elections draw near, the BJP’s campaign to use the attack on a tribal MP as a political tool will be watched closely by political analysts and voters across India.
Source: ianslive
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