Why are so many supporters suddenly turning away from the BJP in West Bengal?

I do not know the basis of such an assertion in social media that so many supporters are suddenly turning away from the BJP in West Bengal. Is there any truth in it? Yes, it is true that neutral voters are no longer enchanted by the BJP. But I have no idea about BJP supporters shunting away from BJP. That is possibly not true. West Bengal General election result will largely depend on undercurrent and back door dealing. To a large extent, things will depend on the game plan of Mamata Banerjee. BJP in itself is not capable of making any headway change in the result so far as Bengal is concerned.

If BJP manages to overtake TMC in Bengal, rest assured there have been some placid understanding with Mamata. Without this BJP is not in a position to beat TMC to win more than 20 seats in Bengal. Otherwise, the mood of the nation is not very clear. Even three months back people were talking about BJP victory enthusiastically. However, suddenly the undercurrent seems to change drastically. The reason could be the exposure of the Electoral Bond, Kejriwal’s arrest, freezing of Congress bank accounts, and serving massive IT notice to Congress asking Congress to pay income tax of over Rs.3000 crores. Hijacking Congress candidates, manipulating Chandigarh mayoral election, EVM controversy, CAA implementation, etc.

Till January up to the Ram Mandir's inauguration things were strongly in favour of the BJP. BJP simply needed to hold the momentum. There was absolutely no need to overdo things. Spices are useful for enhancing taste, but overdoing would spoil the taste. If the result goes against the BJP or the numbers come down drastically, then the BJP itself has to be blamed. Now nobody is talking about BJP’s number confidently. People are already feeling uncertain because of the drop in voter turnout. There is no excitement about the election. My elder son is a big supporter of the BJP and debates with me strongly. But these days I find him a little unsure.

Meanwhile, Prajwal Revanna’s sexual escapades could pose a big disadvantage for the BJP in the South and even spoil the BJP’s image in the North. BJP is traditionally known for supporting scandalous people. It was silent about the Manipur case, it was silent about Unnao and Hathras rape case, it was silent about the Gujarat riot. It facilitated the release of the convicted rapist and murders. Now it is silent about Prajwal Revanna. It is this silence that makes the BJP an accomplice in the crime. BJP should have condemned Prajwal Revanna but as usual, Modi is silent. Possibly BJP is tightlaced because of its alliance with JDS. The make it worse for the BJP there has been a sexual allegation against the West Bengal Governor.