West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is strategically adopting a ‘soft Hindutva’ approach as the 2026 elections draw closer. In response to BJP’s marked Hindu voter support, Banerjee unveiled the ‘Durga Angan’ initiative, a year-round temple complex, as part of her efforts to neutralize BJP’s religious narrative. This move is seen as a tactical move to realign her political stance amidst changing dynamics in West Bengal’s political landscape.