The atmosphere has become very heated before the elections in West Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has clearly said that her party cannot be intimidated by midnight raids and arrests. His statement came at a time when I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel was arrested by ED in Delhi. Mamata Banerjee said during a rally in Pingla, West Midnapore that if one worker is arrested, another will stand in his place. He said that Trinamool Congress will continue the fight and West Bengal cannot be controlled so easily. He accused the central government of threatening to put people in jail, but the party will not step back from this.

Mamta Banerjee also said that since the announcement of elections, ED and CBI are continuously taking action. Summons have been sent to many leaders and raids are being conducted at night. Mamata Banerjee alleges that a plan is being made to arrest booth agents just before the elections so that the opposition becomes weak on the day of voting.

I-PAC co-founder arrested

Party’s National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee also reacted strongly to the arrest of I-PAC’s co-founder. He said that such action a few days before the elections raises questions on fair elections. He alleged that those working with the opposition are being targeted, which is not good for democracy. Abhishek Banerjee also said that if those who have serious allegations change their parties, they are saved, while action is taken against the rest.

TMC Rajya Sabha MP Derek O’Brien also termed the ED’s action as interference in the elections. He said that all this is an attempt to influence the elections, but despite this BJP will have to face defeat.

Mamta Banerjee appealed during rallies

Mamta Banerjee appealed to women during the rallies that if someone is stopped from voting, they should stand firm. He made it clear that he is not in favor of violence, but people should stand up for their rights. He also raised the question as to why such a large number of central forces were sent at the time of elections, when the state police could also have worked to maintain peace. He asked people to complain if any officer harasses them. He said that the job of the central forces is to maintain peace, but if they stop people from voting then it is against democracy.

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sent flowers and sweets to Bangladesh Prime Minister-elect and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman on her party’s victory. According to Bangladesh’s state news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS), BNP media cell member Atiqur Rahman Ruman accepted the gift at the party chairman’s political office in Gulshan.

Mamata Banerjee congratulated the people of Bangladesh and Tariq Bhai on social media platform X on Friday (13 February 2026). He also extended good wishes before the holy month of Ramadan. He wrote that hearty congratulations and advance Ramadan Mubarak to all the brothers and sisters of Bangladesh. Also congratulated Tariq Rehman, his party and other parties for this big victory. He also expressed hope that relations between India and Bangladesh always remain cordial.

My hearty congratulations, shubhonandan, to all my brothers and sisters, all the people, in Bangladesh. My advance Ramazan mubarak to all of them.

For this great victory, my congratulations to my Tarique-Bhai, his party, and all the parties. Pray, you all be well and happy.…

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) February 13, 2026

relationships in critical times

This development has happened at a time when relations between India and Bangladesh are considered sensitive for some time. There has been a change in the political situation after the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Concern has also been raised about incidents of violence against minority Hindus in recent months.

invitation to prime minister modi

According to sources, an invitation has been sent to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Tariq Rehman. The ceremony is scheduled for February 17. However, according to the information, Prime Minister Modi is likely to attend a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai that day, hence the chances of him going to Dhaka are said to be low.

mathematics of election results

In the elections for the 350-member Parliament, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance won the majority by winning 212 seats. Whereas the alliance of 11 parties led by Jamaat-e-Islami got 77 seats and will remain in the role of opposition. Official figures have been released by the Election Commission. This election result and subsequent political activities have once again focused attention on India-Bangladesh relations. The direction of diplomatic dialogue between the two countries will be important in the coming days.