The BJP Mamata Hitler comparison has sparked a major political controversy in West Bengal after the party’s state unit shared a provocative post on social media. The post, published on X, compared Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler, intensifying the political battle ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
In the post, the BJP accused Banerjee of authoritarian behaviour and described her reactions to criticism as the “frustration of a dictator.” The shared image used morphed visuals to place Banerjee and Hitler side by side, along with a caption suggesting both followed similar styles of governance. The post quickly went viral and triggered strong reactions.
West Bengal’s political climate has already grown tense as parties prepare for the crucial polls. Accusations and counterattacks have dominated public discourse, with social media emerging as a key campaign tool. The BJP’s post marked a sharp escalation in its attack on the Trinamool Congress leadership.
Leaders of the Trinamool Congress strongly condemned the comparison and called it insulting and dangerous. They accused the BJP of poisoning democratic debate and distracting voters from governance failures. BJP leaders defended the post as political criticism and free expression.
The controversy has further widened the rift between the BJP and the ruling TMC. Political observers expect the rhetoric to sharpen as campaigning intensifies across the state.
