TMC's 'Ekla Chalo' Strategy: Abhishek Banerjee Confirms Solo Run for 2026 West Bengal Elections

Abhishek Banerjee, TMC national general secretary, reaffirms commitment to contest the 2026 West Bengal elections independently under the 'Ekla Chalo' policy, while still being part of the INDIA bloc. He emphasized TMC's past successes running alone and dismissed alliance talks unless favorable terms are met. His comments sparked reactions from the Congress.

TMC's national general secretary, Abhishek Banerjee, announced that the party will adhere to its singular 'Ekla Chalo' (go it alone) strategy for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. Despite retaining membership in the INDIA bloc at the national level, Banerjee confirmed TMC's independent stance during a public health event in Satgachhia, Diamond Harbour.

Banerjee highlighted that TMC has previously succeeded as a standalone contender in elections and will do so again unless the Congress offers terms favorable enough for seat-sharing discussions. He downplayed the impact of alliances on electoral outcomes, citing similar contexts in past elections.

The statement, made amidst ongoing debates on opposition strategies, evoked reactions from the Congress, with criticisms about the lack of coordination against the BJP. Banerjee criticized the central government's budgetary discriminations and reiterated TMC's commitment to the Maa-Mati-Manush ideology.