Suvendu Adhikari Says BJP Govt Will Seize ‘Corrupt’ TMC Leaders’ Properties, Makes Big Promise on Kolkata Homeless

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West Bengal politics took a dramatic turn ( BJP Promises to Seize Properties of ‘Corrupt’ TMC Leaders) after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari made an explosive declaration inside the State Assembly. Claiming that a future BJP government would launch a sweeping anti-corruption drive, he said the properties of “corrupt” TMC leaders would be seized. Adhikari went a step further, saying people living under Kolkata’s flyovers would be housed in the “palaces” on Harish Mukherjee and Harish Chatterjee streets, remarks widely seen as referring to the residences of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee. The statement has ignited a fresh political showdown, with corruption once again taking center stage in Bengal’s election battle

By Howdy Kane | Right2Inform News Desk
Published: June 24, 2026 | Updated: June 24, 2026

Kolkata: West Bengal politics turned sharper after senior BJP leader and Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari made a strong statement about what a BJP government would do if it comes to power in the state.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adhikari said a future BJP government in West Bengal would seize the properties of “corrupt” Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders.

He also made a striking claim about how those properties would be used.

“Those sleeping under Kolkata’s flyovers will be accommodated in the palaces on Harish Mukherjee & Harish Chatterjee streets,” Adhikari wrote, referring to the residences associated with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee.

BJP Promises to Seize Properties of ‘Corrupt’ TMC Leaders

BJP sharpens attack on TMC :-

The statement is the latest in the BJP’s campaign against the ruling TMC, with the opposition party repeatedly accusing the state government of corruption.

Adhikari’s remarks suggest that, if the BJP forms the government in West Bengal, it would move to confiscate properties allegedly linked to corruption after following the legal process. He framed the proposal as a way to provide housing for people living under Kolkata’s flyovers.

Political temperature rises ahead of elections

Adhikari’s comments come at a time when the political atmosphere in West Bengal is already heating up ahead of the next Assembly election.

The BJP has repeatedly accused the ruling TMC of large-scale corruption in several recruitment and financial cases. TMC leaders have consistently rejected those allegations, calling them politically motivated and aimed at damaging the party’s image.

With this latest speech, the BJP has once again placed corruption at the center of its campaign in Bengal.

Political significance

The comments come as political activity in West Bengal gathers pace ahead of the next Assembly election. Corruption allegations have remained one of the BJP’s central issues against the TMC, while the ruling party has consistently denied wrongdoing and accused the BJP of making politically motivated allegations.

Adhikari’s latest remarks are likely to trigger a fresh political confrontation between the two parties, with the TMC expected to respond strongly.

No official policy announced

As of now, Adhikari’s statement reflects a political promise made on social media. There has been no official government notification or legal proposal regarding the seizure of properties belonging to TMC leaders.

Any such action would require due legal process under applicable laws if a future government were to pursue it.

Key takeaways

Suvendu Adhikari said a BJP government would seize properties of “corrupt” TMC leaders.
He claimed the properties could be used to house homeless people living under Kolkata’s flyovers.
The remarks were made in a post on X.
No official policy or legal proposal has been announced.
The statement is expected to intensify political debate in West Bengal.