Mamata’s Revolutionary Habit Exposed Now

Key Highlights

1. Revolutionary Identity: Mamata’s Revolutionary Habit, the core of her political personality is rooted in a long tradition of protest politics in Bengal.
2. Opposition to Governance Shift: Although she rose as a powerful Opposition leader, her revolutionary style continues even after becoming Chief Minister.
3. Pattern of Resistance and U-Turns: She often strongly opposes central laws and policies at first. However, judicial or constitutional pressure later forces compliance.
4. Judicial Intervention: In multiple cases, Supreme Court intervention compelled the West Bengal government to align with central laws.
5. 1984 Political Breakthrough: Mamata gained national prominence by defeating Somnath Chatterjee in Jadavpur during the post-Indira Gandhi sympathy wave.
6. Shift After Defeat: After losing Jadavpur in 1989, she moved to South Kolkata and focused on aggressive Opposition politics.
7. Street Politics & Mass Mobilization: Her career featured high-visibility protests like 21 July movement, Singur agitation, and direct presence at sites of unrest.
8. Mass Appeal Factors: Strong anti-Left stance and a simple personal lifestyle boosted her popularity.
9. Blurred Constitutional Boundaries: The article argues that opposing the Centre and challenging constitutional institutions are not the same, yet this distinction is often overlooked.
10. Cultural Context: Bengal’s long history of confrontational politics shapes her political approach.
11. 2026 Election as a Turning Point: The upcoming election is described as a major test—not only for Mamata Banerjee but also for the people of West Bengal.
12. Core Question Raised: Can a leader maintain revolutionary politics while holding constitutional executive power?

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