KOLKATA (Feb 23, 2026) — During a visit to Kolkata, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee, predicting that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will face the same fate as the AAP did in Delhi.

Key Takeaways

• The Comparison: Referring to the BJP's 2025 victory in Delhi, Gupta remarked, "Bhaiya [Arvind Kejriwal] has been chased away... now it is Didi’s turn." She accused both leaders of hoarding credit for public schemes funded by taxpayers.
• Core Allegations: Gupta accused the TMC of stalling the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists to protect "infiltrators" and alleged that central development funds are not reaching the poor.
• Safety Concerns: Despite Bengal having a woman Chief Minister, Gupta claimed women's safety is at an all-time low, citing the RG Kar Hospital tragedy as a failure of governance.

TMC Rebuttal

The Trinamool Congress dismissed the claims, advising Gupta to focus on Delhi's air quality and crime rates, asserting that West Bengal remains statistically safer than several BJP-ruled states.