The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded monks, saints and priests as candidates for the West Bengal assembly elections in 2026. Drawing from the Yogi Adityanath model, the strategy seeks to harness religious influence against the Trinamool Congress. Candidates have been nominated in seats such as Kaliaganj, Uluberia South, Nabadwip, Behala East and Hasan.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated several monks, saints and priests for the West Bengal assembly elections scheduled for 2026, as announced around 21 March 2026. This approach follows the model of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, aiming to mobilise voters through religious affiliations against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). Results are set for 4 May 2026.
