Dynastic politics is gaining ground in Bengal this Lok Sabha election, deviating from the state s tradition of nurturing grassroots leaders. Out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats, 13 are contested by political dynasties, a sharp rise from past elections which saw dynastic candidates in only three seats. Bengal, known for vibrant student politics, is now witnessing influential political families taking the spotlight. "This is a new trend in Bengal politics, shifting from class-based to dynasty politics. Never before have so many candidates hailed from political lineages," said political scientist Maidul Islam from the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, as reported by PTI.
TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said Sanjeev Sanyal’s “main target was to defame Bengalis”, while party MP Jawhar Sircar accused the bureaucrat of trying to fan hatred against the state.
West Bengal Minister Firhad Hakim criticizes judges entering politics, questioning their impartiality and previous judgments. He cites examples of former CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Abdul Nazeer, expressing concern over judiciary s "high aspirations." Hakim accuses BJP of fielding candidates aligned with TMC ideology in Lok Sabha polls, undermining BJP s stance in Bengal. Greetings extended for Holi festival.