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No Muslim name finds place in BJP’s Bengal list

The BJP has not nominated any Muslim candidates in the Bengal elections, a departure from previous polls despite a significant Muslim membership. Party leaders cited ‘winnability’ as the primary criterion for candidate selection, suggesting a disconnect between the BJP’s platform and Muslim voting patterns. In contrast, Congress, TMC, and the Left Front have fielded a considerable number of Muslim candidates.

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