Suvendu Adhikari, the Leader of the Opposition in the Bengal Assembly, announced a protest against Education Minister Bratya Basu for making disparaging comments about the Indian Army, comparing its actions during a protest in West Bengal to the brutal operations of the Pakistani Army in Bangladesh. This controversy sparked outrage among BJP legislators, leading to Adhikari’s suspension for disorderly conduct during the assembly session. The BJP plans to mobilize local voters ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, emphasizing the importance of respecting the armed forces. This incident underscores the ongoing rivalry between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP in West Bengal.