From rallies to reels: political catchphrases turn dance anthems in Kolkata
Why are Kolkata club-goers dancing to Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Hamba Hamba’ and the BJP’s ‘Mach Chor’ ? From campaign songs and election slogans to viral reels and packed dancefloors, Bengal’s political techno remixes are blurring the lines between propaganda, memes and nightlife
· 9/22/2026, 5:50:41 AM· 2 min read
Why are Kolkata club-goers dancing to Mamata Banerjee’s ‘Hamba Hamba’ and the BJP’s ‘Mach Chor’ ? From campaign songs and election slogans to viral reels and packed dancefloors, Bengal’s political techno remixes are blurring the lines between propaganda, memes and nightlife
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