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Kolkata Muslim Driver Irfan's Viral Video Praising BJP Sparks Political Storm in West Bengal
- •A viral video features a Kolkata Muslim driver named Irfan praising the recent governance changes and infrastructure developments in West Bengal.
- •Irfan claims that Suvendu Adhikari and the BJP achieved more in a few months than Mamata Banerjee did in 15 years, highlighting beautiful decorations and pedestrian safety on Red Road and Dharmatala.
- •The driver alleges high corruption under the TMC rule led by Mamata Banerjee and her nephew Abhishek Banerjee.
- •Irfan also commends the strict action taken against illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators since the political shift.
- •The video has sparked intense debate on social media, with critics calling it sponsored propaganda while supporters view it as a genuine voice of an ordinary citizen.
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In the viral video, a 14-year Kolkata driver named Irfan claims that infrastructural developments, public safety measures on Red Road and Dharmatala, and crackdowns on illegal immigrants have improved significantly under the new leadership of Suvendu Adhikari and the BJP within just a few months, contrasting it with the previous TMC administration under Mamata Banerjee.
The video was originally shared on X (formerly Twitter) on October 13, 2026, by a user named @Alpakanya, and later reposted with additional commentary on October 16, 2026, sparking widespread debate across social media platforms.
West Bengal's political landscape shifted dramatically when the BJP secured a historic victory with over 200 seats under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, unseating Mamata Banerjee's TMC government and prompting massive celebrations across the state.
