West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has inaugurated and announced several temple projects, including Jagannath, Durga, and Mahakal temples. This move is seen by some as a strategic recalibration of the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) image, potentially countering the BJP's Hindutva narrative and reinforcing Banerjee's secular credentials. The TMC views these initiatives as a way to appeal to all faiths and blunt the BJP's criticism of minority appeasement ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.