Trinamul Congress leaders stated that defeating the BJP is crucial to protect Indian civilization, countering a BJP national general secretary's assertion that the 2026 Bengal election is a civilizational fight. Trinamul leaders argued that the BJP's ideology is divisive and harmful to minorities, while Bengal, under Trinamul rule, is safe for its people and women. They emphasized Bengal's rich cultural heritage as central to Indian civilization, which they believe the BJP does not represent.