Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday extended his support to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, describing her political battle as “one of the most difficult.”
Speaking in the run-up to polling, Kejriwal said that Banerjee is fighting against powerful forces and praised her resilience in the face of continuous political challenges. He asserted that the people of West Bengal understand the situation and will make the right choice at the ballot box.
Kejriwal’s remarks are being seen as a significant show of solidarity from the Aam Aadmi Party leader, even though his party is not a major player in the Bengal elections. He emphasised the importance of regional leadership and said that strong local leaders are essential for protecting democratic values.
Highlighting governance, Kejriwal pointed to welfare initiatives and administrative experience as key strengths, indirectly backing Banerjee’s leadership. He also underlined the need to resist what he described as divisive politics, calling for unity among opposition voices.
The statement comes at a time when political campaigning in West Bengal has reached its peak, with major parties intensifying their outreach efforts ahead of the first phase of voting. Leaders from across the country have been visiting the state, addressing rallies, and attempting to influence voters in what is shaping up to be a closely watched electoral contest.
While the ruling Trinamool Congress has welcomed Kejriwal’s support, leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party have dismissed the remarks, calling them politically motivated and irrelevant to the state’s electoral dynamics.
As polling day approaches, such cross-party endorsements and statements are adding another layer to the already intense political narrative in West Bengal, where issues of governance, identity, and development continue to dominate the campaign discourse.
