TMC's 'Sebashray' Health Camps: A Political Gamble in Nandigram

With the West Bengal assembly elections approaching, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee announced annual 'Sebashray' health camps in Nandigram, challenging BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Political observers view this move as a strategy to reclaim political ground in a constituency central to Bengal's electoral narratives.

As the West Bengal assembly polls inch closer, TMC's Abhishek Banerjee seeks to bolster his party's presence in Nandigram, challenging BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by announcing 'Sebashray' health camps annually. These camps are presented as a vital addition to the area, although some observers see them more as a political maneuver.

Despite being smaller than those in Banerjee's Diamond Harbour constituency, these camps are cost-intensive, aiming to cover all 17 regions eventually. Banerjee's statements have intensified the political discourse, with him asserting that the camps are a response to local demands rather than political posturing.

The decision to situate these camps in Nandigram, a constituency rich with political symbolism from Mamata Banerjee's rise and her defeat in 2021 to Adhikari, raises questions. The initiative appears to target both political opponents and internal party rifts, as TMC hopes to solidify its presence and narrative in the lead-up to the 2026 elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)