A majority of West Bengal residents believe that President’s Rule should be imposed in the state following the recent Islamist-led violence in the name of Waqf Amendment Act in Murshidabad, according to a large-scale IVRS survey conducted by InkInsight. The survey, conducted over phone calls with 8,954 respondents across various districts of Bengal, revealed that 59% support the implementation of President’s Rule. Only 28% opposed the idea, while 13% remained undecided.
We asked Bengal.
They’ve spoken.📊
59% support the President’s Rule post-#Murshidabad violence.
India’s 1st public pulse—only at #InkInsight.
Your thoughts? 💬#Survey #PublicOpinion #WestBengal pic.twitter.com/tpvIdIBnXF— InkInsight (@InkinsightAi) April 18, 2025
Murshidabad aftermath: Bengal speaks.@InkinsightAi survey says:
👨 Men:
✔️ 62.1% support President’s Rule
❌ 26.1% oppose👩 Women:
✔️ 55.9% support
❌ 30.5% oppose
Mamata’s female support base remains strong.#Murshidabad #WestBengal #PresidentsRule #Inkinsight pic.twitter.com/9JUrfhIlTr— InkInsight (@InkinsightAi) April 19, 2025
The survey comes amid rising political and communal tensions in the state, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee facing renewed criticism over her handling of the Murshidabad incident. The violence has shaken the faith of a significant portion of the Hindu population in her leadership.
When asked whether the Murshidabad violence had dented Mamata Banerjee’s image among Hindus, 58% of the respondents answered in the affirmative. Only 22% said her image remained unaffected, while 20% were unsure.
🚨 Murshidabad Violence Fallout?
📊 58% believe Mamata Banerjee’s image among Hindus has suffered post-Murshidabad.
🗣️ Is Bengal now heading toward its strongest-ever Hindu vote consolidation?
India’s 1st public pulse — only at #InkInsight.#Murshidabad #WestBengal #Survey pic.twitter.com/jRbizEutxe
— InkInsight (@InkinsightAi) April 18, 2025
Regional And Gender-Wise Breakdown
The demand for central intervention was particularly strong in North Bengal and the Jangalmahal region:
- North Bengal:
- 80.85% said Mamata Banerjee has lost the trust of Hindus.
- 70.73% supported President’s Rule.
- Jangalmahal:
- 57.14% believed CM Banerjee’s image among Hindus has been damaged.
- 65.52% supported President’s Rule.
In the Presidency region, which includes Kolkata and its surroundings:
- 54.29% agreed her image among Hindus was affected.
- 55.29% backed President’s Rule.
In Bardhaman:
- 55.88% believed the violence affected Hindu trust in Banerjee.
- 52.38% supported imposing President’s Rule.
As per our region-wise analysis👇
The Murshidabad incident is having different levels of impact:
📍 North Bengal – Big impact (BJP holding)
🌲 Junglemahal – Some effect
🏛️ Presidency – Not much reaction
🌾 Bardhaman – Very little impact#Murshidabad #WestBengal #InkInsight pic.twitter.com/VST2sbhFSQ— InkInsight (@InkinsightAi) April 20, 2025
Gender-wise, support for President’s Rule and concern over the CM’s image was higher among men:
- 61.24% of male respondents felt that Mamata Banerjee had hurt Hindu sentiments.
- Female respondents showed slightly lower but still significant levels of concern and support.
📣 Majority of Hindus feel Mamata’s image took a hit post-Murshidabad — but women are less convinced.@InkinsightAi survey reveals:
👨 61.2% Hindu men say yes, her image is dented
👩 53.2% Hindu women say the same👉 While both genders largely agree, gap is clear #Murshidabad pic.twitter.com/GxUiUSk23z
— InkInsight (@InkinsightAi) April 19, 2025
(With inputs from TV9 Kannada)
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