Battle of Bengal: On the West Bengal Assembly election 2026
The upcoming West Bengal Assembly election, scheduled for April 23 and 29, is a two-party race between the incumbent TMC led by Mamata Banerjee and the BJP led by Suvendu Adhikari. The Left and Congress have been relegated to the sidelines as the TMC seeks to deflect anti-incumbency with fresh faces and the BJP attempts to capitalize on voter anxieties following the 2024 doctor's murder case. The controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list has overshadowed other debates, creating uncertainty and giving the TMC an advantage. The election is shaping up as a battle for survival between the two dominant parties.
5 APR 2026
— The Hindu
The BJP has decided not to nominate a Chief Ministerial candidate for the 2026 West Bengal elections, instead focusing on campaigning under Prime Minister Modi's leadership.
— The Hindu
Prime Minister Modi announced a 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies to win over West Bengal voters.
— The Hindu
Trinamool Congress supporters disrupted Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's campaign in West Bengal, while Mausam Benazir Noor rejoined the Congress and challenged Mamata Banerjee's claims.
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