Senior Congress leader and party general secretary K. C. Venugopal on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, alleging that the saffron party does not believe in the Constitution and warning that the Congress would be "equally aggressive" in West Bengal's political battle.
Speaking to reporters during his visit to West Bengal, Venugopal accused the BJP of attempting to undermine constitutional institutions and democratic values across the country. He said the Congress would strongly oppose what he termed the BJP's divisive politics and would intensify its campaign in Bengal ahead of the upcoming elections.
"The BJP doesn't believe in the Constitution. We will be equally aggressive in Bengal and fight to protect democratic and constitutional values," Venugopal said, asserting that the Congress would not allow the BJP to dominate the state's political narrative.
The Congress leader also accused the BJP of using central agencies and polarising issues for political gains, alleging that the party's ideology runs contrary to the spirit of India's Constitution. He claimed that the opposition's responsibility is to safeguard constitutional institutions and ensure that democratic principles remain intact.
Venugopal's remarks come at a time when political activity in West Bengal is intensifying, with major parties stepping up their organisational efforts and sharpening their attacks on rivals ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The Congress has been attempting to strengthen its presence in the state and project itself as a force capable of challenging both the BJP and the ruling dispensation.
The BJP, meanwhile, has repeatedly rejected similar allegations from opposition parties, maintaining that it remains committed to the Constitution and democratic principles while accusing its rivals of spreading misinformation for political purposes.
The latest exchange of words signals that the political temperature in West Bengal is set to rise further, with national leaders increasingly focusing on the state as parties prepare for the high-stakes electoral contest ahead.
