The Bharatiya Janata Party has released charge sheets for 30 Assembly constituencies in West Bengal, raising questions on issues ranging from law and order to the functioning of local administration. Party sources said a total of 65 such charge sheets have been issued so far, with the aim of covering every constituency in the state by the end of February.
According to BJP leaders, the charge sheets have been prepared based on complaints, experiences and feedback collected from residents of the respective constituencies. They highlight alleged local corruption, administrative failures and other issues affecting the public.
The party said it plans to add a new dimension to the electoral battle by releasing the documents simultaneously across multiple constituencies.
The charge sheets strongly criticise the state government over the law and order situation. The BJP has alleged that political violence, booth capturing and intimidation of opposition workers have become common in districts such as Birbhum and Murshidabad. It also accused the administration of inaction against illegal sand mining, cross-border smuggling and infiltration.
The party has also targeted the TMC government over the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), alleging irregularities and delays in financial assistance. According to the BJP, many poor urban residents have yet to receive funds for their homes. “Transparency in schemes like housing and financial assistance is the key to public trust,” the party said.
The TMC, however, rejected the allegations, claiming that millions of people have benefited from the state’s social security schemes and accusing the BJP of spreading politically motivated propaganda.
Employment-related issues also feature prominently in the charge sheets. Referring to the teacher recruitment scam and alleged irregularities in school-level appointments, the BJP said the state’s youth were facing uncertainty over permanent jobs and their future. The party claimed that the confidence of job seekers had been shaken. The TMC denied the charges, saying the opposition was exaggerating the issues for political gain.
The BJP also raised concerns about women’s safety and incidents of violence during the Panchayat elections, alleging administrative failure. It further flagged issues such as infiltration and smuggling in border areas, questioning the safety of ordinary citizens.
Political analysts say the BJP is trying to broaden its base in the state through the charge sheet campaign, which focuses on governance, corruption, employment, law and order and women’s safety. With these issues now dominating political discourse, observers say the impact of the campaign will become clear only after the elections.
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