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Kolkata: In a major political attack ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has compared Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to German dictator Adolf Hitler. The West Bengal BJP shared a post on social media platform X, calling both “the same” and stating, “The dictator is scared.” The attack comes shortly after the appointment of Bihar minister Nitin Nabin as the new executive president of the party, signaling BJP’s intensified focus on the upcoming state polls. The post highlights growing tension between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, as elections are expected in March-April, leaving just two to three months for campaigning. Voter List Controversy Adds Fuel to FireThe BJP’s criticism comes at a time when the Election Commission is set to release the draft...

Kolkata, 15 Dec 2025: Politics may value experience, but age is no barrier. Nitin Nabin, 45, has been appointed as the National Working President of the BJP, making him the party’s youngest national leader. In the upcoming 2026 elections, he will face seasoned veterans like Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, who is 83 years old. The age gap between the BJP and Congress presidents stands at 38 years. Why BJP Chose Nitin NabinNitin Nabin, a five-time legislator and minister in the Bihar government, is considered one of the brightest young faces in the party. Compared to other state-level leaders in Bihar—such as RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav (36) or JDU’s 74-year-old national president—Nabin brings youthful energy and organizational skills. Political analysts note that despite BJP’s strong per...