Saralnama1,300 teams will compete in the Swami Vivekananda Cup in West Bengal. The tournament starts and runs till. It follows BJP's weeklong Narendra Cup that began. Both events aim to attract young voters through football. The cups reflect a long tradition of political parties using local clubs to influence voters. TMC and BJP are battling for support as state elections approach next year. Football's popularity makes it an effective tool to reach Bengal's youth. The tournaments highlight the ongoing political rivalry between TMC and BJP in the state. (Updated 17 Sep 2025, 11:20 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 1,300 teams will compete in the Swami Vivekananda Cup in West Bengal
- The tournament starts and runs till
- It follows BJP's weeklong Narendra Cup that began