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Akash Chatterjee

Akash Chatterjee

Akash Chatterjee has joined India Today as a senior sub-editor in the news desk. Originally from West Bengal, Akash is fluent in English and Bengali, and has professional expertise in Hindi. Starting from the Bengali media, Akash has served multiple brands like Times Internet, Outlook Publishing India Private Limited, FirstSportz, and The New Indian Express before joining India Today. He has covered diverse beats like business, start-ups, US football, and features. 

A graduate and master's degree holder in Political Science with International Relations from Jadavpur University, Akash is enthusiastic about state politics, election coverage, electoral analyses, and long-form articles explaining political turmoils. Other than politics, Akash is interested in tasting culinary items from various Indian states.

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BY Akash Chatterjee

The Big Picture

Swing from secular to Hindutva: How BJP won over the Bengali Bhadralok

The BJP's 2026 breakthrough in West Bengal drew strong backing from the Bhadralok, long seen as sceptical of Hindutva politics. The shift reflected anti-incumbency against the Trinamool Congress, anger over jobs and corruption, and the impact of RG Kar protests and RSS mobilisation.

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