WB Witnesses Rise of a New Political Stakeholder as Prajashakti Party (Samadarshi) Debuts.

On Swamiji’s 163rd birth anniversary, Prajashakti Party (Samadarshi) Makes Political Entry in West Bengal, Signals New Stake in 2026 Race on Hindutva Line. 

Arup Mondal | HENB | Kalyani, West Bengal | Jan 12, 2026::  The Prajashakti Party (Samadarshi) formally announced its arrival on the political stage of West Bengal on Sunday, marking its first public appearance in the state with a street meeting at the ITI Crossing in the Kalyani industrial area. The event, held on the 163rd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda—revered as a symbol of national pride and Bengal’s spiritual heritage—was positioned by the party as the beginning of a new political assertion rooted in what it described as the resurgence of Bengali Hindu nationalism.

The meeting drew local residents, party supporters, and observers, as senior leaders of the newly emerging political force outlined their critique of the existing political order in the state and presented the Prajashakti Party as an alternative ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections.

Arghya Chatterjee Flags Governance and Economic Concerns

The meeting opened with an address by Arghya Chatterjee, State Secretary of the Prajashakti Party, who emerged as the first speaker of the day. Known among supporters for his oratorical style, Chatterjee focused on what he described as the deep-rooted political and economic crises facing West Bengal and the Bengali community.

In his speech, Chatterjee alleged that corruption in education and employment under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government has severely affected the state’s youth and middle class. He also criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of political indifference towards Bengal’s specific social and cultural concerns. According to him, the combined failures of the ruling TMC and the opposition BJP have created a political vacuum, particularly impacting Bengali Hindus.

Chatterjee further claimed that a “political nexus” between the two major parties has worsened the condition of Bengali Hindus, both within the state and beyond. He asserted that the Prajashakti Party aims to emerge as a decisive voice for Bengali Hindus not only in West Bengal but also at the national and international levels.

Referring to the Matua community, he highlighted what he termed as prolonged uncertainty surrounding the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) process, stating that delays and ambiguities have left many members of the community in distress.

Ranadipta Shil Recalls “Historical Political Mistakes”

The second speaker, nationalist writer Ranadipta Shil, took a broader historical view of Bengal’s political journey. Addressing the gathering, Shil argued that repeated electoral support for parties such as the Congress, CPI(M), and later the Trinamool Congress had, in his view, resulted in systemic corruption and governance failures.

He accused successive governments of betraying the trust of Bengali voters after securing electoral victories, asserting that such patterns have contributed to economic stagnation, political violence, and erosion of public institutions. Shil called upon Bengalis to reassess their political choices and learn from what he described as past mistakes.

Anindya Nandi Calls Prajashakti the “Only Alternative”

The meeting concluded with an address by Anindya Nandi, All India General Secretary of the Prajashakti Party. Nandi focused on the experiences of Bengali people living in different parts of India, alleging instances of harassment and discrimination. He warned that these issues, if ignored, could deepen in the coming years.

Positioning the Prajashakti Party as a response to these challenges, Nandi stated that the party seeks to unify and politically empower the Bengali community. By highlighting what he termed as “impending dangers,” he argued that Prajashakti now stands as the only viable alternative to protect Bengali identity, dignity, and interests.

All the speakers at the street-corner meeting vehemently condemned the Central Government’s soft stand, accusing it of failing to control the alarming persecution of Hindus in neighboring Bangladesh amid a jihadi upsurge.

Eye on 2026 Assembly Elections

According to sources associated with the party, the Prajashakti Party (Samadarshi) has already prepared its manifesto for the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections. The proposed vision reportedly emphasises holistic development of the state, with a focus on governance free from corruption, nepotism, and political violence.

Party insiders also indicated that the manifesto includes a firm stand against what it describes as minority appeasement politics, alongside a call for a precise and constitutionally consistent definition of “minority.” The leadership has maintained that its political philosophy is rooted in equality before the law and cultural self-respect.

With its first public meeting now concluded, the Prajashakti Party has signalled its intent to actively participate in Bengal’s evolving political landscape on its Hindutva  line. Whether this new entrant can translate its ideological pitch into electoral influence remains to be seen, but its debut has added a new dimension to the state’s already complex political contest ahead of 2026.

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