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Politics
TMC Uses Bengal Crime Data to Criticise Modi@25 Campaign
✍️ India Today
🗓 09 Oct 2026, 09:02 AM
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The Trinamool Congress highlighted rising crime statistics in West Bengal to challenge the BJP's Modi@25 campaign narrative.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) released a set of crime statistics from West Bengal that show a noticeable uptick in reported offenses over the past year. The data was presented as a counterpoint to the BJP’s Modi@25 campaign, which has emphasized national security and law‑and‑order achievements. TMC spokespersons argued that the figures reflect governance gaps and question the BJP’s claims of effective policing.
In a statement issued on social media, the TMC highlighted specific categories such as theft, assault, and cybercrime, noting that several districts have seen double‑digit increases. The party suggested that these trends undermine the narrative of a crime‑free India promoted by the Modi administration.
The BJP has responded by asserting that the data is either outdated or selectively presented. Party officials pointed out that national crime rates have fallen overall and that West Bengal’s figures are not representative of the country’s security situation.
The exchange underscores the growing use of statistical evidence in political campaigns, with TMC positioning itself as a watchdog against perceived over‑promises by the ruling party.
In a statement issued on social media, the TMC highlighted specific categories such as theft, assault, and cybercrime, noting that several districts have seen double‑digit increases. The party suggested that these trends undermine the narrative of a crime‑free India promoted by the Modi administration.
The BJP has responded by asserting that the data is either outdated or selectively presented. Party officials pointed out that national crime rates have fallen overall and that West Bengal’s figures are not representative of the country’s security situation.
The exchange underscores the growing use of statistical evidence in political campaigns, with TMC positioning itself as a watchdog against perceived over‑promises by the ruling party.