Mamata Banerjee Alleges ₹1,000 Crore Plot by BJP to Oust TMC in West Bengal Amid Viral Video Row

In a politically charged development in West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) struck a massive ₹1,000-crore deal aimed at unseating her government and weakening the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). The allegation comes in the wake of a viral video involving Humayun Kabir, chief of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party. In the video, Kabir is allegedly heard claiming that he was in contact with BJP leaders and had already received an advance of ₹200 crore as part of a larger ₹1,000-crore arrangement. The purported objective, according to the claims, was to split minority votes in the state.

BJP are political chameleons, misleading Hindus and Muslims at the same time.

They struck a ₹1,000 crore dirty deal with Humayun Kabir to divide communities, spread communal poison, and engineer unrest in Bengal. Their conspiracy has now been fully exposed in a sting operation… pic.twitter.com/HkjN3We2NH

— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 12, 2026

Reacting strongly, Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to manipulate the democratic process through financial inducements and backdoor political strategies. She warned that such tactics pose a serious threat to electoral integrity and social harmony in the state. Political observers suggest that the controversy could intensify ahead of upcoming electoral battles, further escalating tensions between the two major parties in Bengal. The viral video has sparked widespread debate across political circles and social media, raising questions about the role of smaller regional outfits in influencing voter dynamics and the extent of alleged financial involvement in elections. As the situation unfolds, all eyes remain on how this controversy will impact the political landscape in West Bengal and whether any formal investigation will be initiated into the claims.