Kolkata – Senior BJP leader and actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty has stirred political debate yet again, this time with a sharp critique of the law and order situation in West Bengal. Speaking at a press conference, Chakraborty slammed the state’s police administration and called for the imposition of President’s Rule, claiming that governance has deteriorated under the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regime.
Chakraborty, who has been actively campaigning for the BJP across Bengal, accused the state police of acting as an “extended wing of the ruling party” and failing to protect the common people. “The police here are not guardians of the law anymore. They are guardians of the ruling party’s interests,” he alleged, citing recent incidents of violence, political clashes, and alleged police inaction.
The veteran actor, known for his mass appeal in Bengal, asserted that the situation has gone “beyond repair” and that the Centre must intervene before things worsen further. “There is no democracy left in Bengal. If the Constitution has any value, President’s Rule should be imposed immediately,” he said.
His remarks come in the wake of several violent incidents reported from various parts of the state during municipal and panchayat-level political activities. The BJP has been alleging that its workers and leaders are being routinely targeted, assaulted, and even killed by goons allegedly backed by the TMC. Chakraborty highlighted a few recent examples, claiming that families of victims were being silenced through intimidation, while the police turned a blind eye.
He also raised concern over rising crime rates, especially crimes against women, and claimed that “lawlessness is at its peak” in rural and semi-urban pockets of Bengal. “Women don’t feel safe. Honest officers are transferred. Criminals are protected. This is the state of affairs,” he said, adding that the BJP will continue to fight for justice for the people of Bengal.
Responding to the BJP leader’s remarks, TMC leaders dismissed the statements as politically motivated and baseless. Senior TMC spokespersons accused the BJP of attempting to destabilize a democratically elected government by spreading false narratives. “Mithun Chakraborty is an actor, and he is still acting. His remarks don’t reflect the reality of Bengal. This is nothing but BJP’s desperation,” said a party MLA.
The TMC also reiterated its claim that law and order in the state are under control and that any isolated incidents are being dealt with strictly. They accused the BJP of trying to communalize and politicize every incident for electoral gain.
Meanwhile, Mithun’s call for President’s Rule has sparked debates across political circles, with constitutional experts weighing in on the legal and practical implications of such a move. Article 356 of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to impose direct central rule in a state if the constitutional machinery fails. However, it has often been a subject of controversy, especially when invoked in politically sensitive states.
Mithun Chakraborty, who joined the BJP ahead of the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, continues to be a high-profile campaigner for the party. Though not contesting elections himself, his star power and vocal stance against the ruling party often draw significant attention in BJP’s rallies and public meetings.
Political analysts believe Chakraborty’s statements reflect the BJP’s renewed attempt to consolidate public opinion around governance issues in the run-up to the 2026 Assembly polls. With Lok Sabha elections approaching before that, the BJP is looking to keep the political spotlight on alleged misgovernance and corruption under the TMC.
While the demand for President’s Rule remains a contentious one, it has certainly added fuel to the ongoing political tug-of-war in the state. Whether the Centre takes any note of Mithun’s remarks remains to be seen, but for now, Bengal’s political discourse has taken a sharp turn, with law and order emerging as a key flashpoint yet again.