At a BJP rally in Purulia, actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty issued a stark warning that the party must win the 2026 assembly elections, or risk losing its very existence in West Bengal. Speaking before senior leaders Rahul Sinha and MP Jyotirmoy Singh Mahato, Mithun urged party workers to set aside internal differences and stay united, emphasizing that defeat would mark the end of BJP’s relevance in the state. Analysts say his comments reflect deeper issues within the party, including declining grassroots support, leadership gaps, and Trinamool Congress’s growing organizational strength. While some see his remarks as a motivational tactic, others interpret them as an honest expression of frustration. The statement has sparked wide debate across Bengal’s political circles, highlighting BJP’s uphill battle to regain voter trust ahead of the crucial 2026 elections.