TMC rejects claims of I-PAC pause in Bengal, says campaign ‘fully on track’

The All India Trinamool Congress on Sunday dismissed reports that the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC) had halted its operations in West Bengal for 20 days, calling the claim “completely baseless” and aimed at misleading voters ahead of key polling dates.

‎In a statement, the party said it had come across media reports suggesting that I-PAC, which plays a central role in its campaign strategy, had paused its work in the state. Refuting the claim, AITC asserted that the “I-PAC WB team remains fully engaged with AITC, and campaign operations are continuing as planned across the state.”

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‎The party alleged that such reports were part of a “deliberate attempt to create confusion on the ground” and divert attention from what it described as the prevailing public sentiment. “These narratives are a deliberate attempt to distract from the clear mood on the ground,” it said, expressing confidence in its organisational strength and outreach.

‎The rebuttal comes as West Bengal gears up for crucial polling phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4. In recent years, political consultancies such as I-PAC have become integral to election campaigns, using data-driven strategies and grassroots mobilisation to influence voter engagement.

‎Reaffirming its confidence in voters, the party said the electorate would not be swayed by misinformation or intimidation. “The people of Bengal are fully capable of seeing through these attempts and will respond democratically,” the statement said, adding that the results would reflect a decisive mandate.
‎The episode highlights the intensifying political contest in the state, with parties sharpening their messaging and countering rival narratives in the run-up to the elections.