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BJP In West Bengal: The Result That Matters In Dhaka Too

| May 23, 2026, 04:29:21 PM | TOI.in
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The BJP’s historic West Bengal win is not just a state election story. It could reshape India’s relationship with Bangladesh.For the first time, the political dispensation in Kolkata is ideologically aligned with the BJP-led Centre. And that matters because West Bengal accounts for nearly 54% of the entire border.The election result also comes at a time of major political change in Bangladesh, where the BNP returned to power after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government in 2024.In this video, we explain why Bangladesh followed the Bengal elections so closely, why border fencing and illegal immigration have become major political issues, and why the BJP’s rise in Kolkata could significantly impact New Delhi-Dhaka relations.We also examine the so-called “Assam model”, the politics surrounding alleged illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, and whether West Bengal could adopt a tougher border approach under the new BJP government.At the same time, we look at why the long-pending Teesta water-sharing agreement may finally move forward after remaining stuck for over a decade under Mamata Banerjee’s government.And finally, we explain why India’s appointment of politician Dinesh Trivedi as High Commissioner to Bangladesh signals New Delhi’s attempt to politically reset ties with Dhaka at a crucial moment in the relationship.

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