Ahead of the West Bengal assembly elections, Samik Bhattacharya, the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), confirmed that the party will not project a chief ministerial candidate. Instead, the BJP will focus on seeking votes in the name of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his development agenda. Bhattacharya characterized the elections as a direct battle against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), emphasizing that the BJP does not differentiate between leaders but will support whoever the public identifies as a fighter against TMC's governance. The BJP plans to challenge Banerjee directly by fielding Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in her constituency of Bhabanipur. Bhattacharya outlined the party's priorities, including establishing the rule of law, preventing post-poll violence, and creating a conducive environment for investment. He reiterated the BJP's stance on infiltrators, advocating for a policy of detection, detention, and deportation. Bhattacharya also addressed concerns about the BJP imposing a 'Hindi-Hindu-Hindustan' culture, asserting the party's commitment to Bengali identity. He expressed confidence in the Election Commission's ability to conduct free and fair elections, despite ongoing political tensions.