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In a strongly worded social media post, the TMC drew parallels between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Didi O Didi" remark during the 2021 campaign and Union Home Minister Amit Shah's recent "Ei Didi" reference, suggesting that the BJP has failed to learn from its past electoral setbacks in the state.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee had earlier claimed that the BJP, if voted to power in the state, would "stop the consumption of fish and eggs."| India News

The ADR analysis cuts across party lines, with candidates from both the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) featuring among the top 10 most indebted contestants.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated the Gorkha issue will be resolved within six months if the BJP forms the government in West Bengal. He assured a settlement acceptable to the Gorkhas, bringing peace and smiles. Shah criticized previous governments for failing to address Gorkha aspirations.

The high-pitched campaign for West Bengal's first phase of assembly elections concluded Tuesday, with the BJP and TMC clashing over electoral rolls and voter demographics. Over 3.60 crore electors will vote on April 23 across 152 constituencies, with extensive security measures in place, including a record deployment of central paramilitary forces.

Assembly Elections 2026 Live Updates: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of protecting "infiltrators", encouraging dynastic politics, and supporting efforts to build a "Babri Masjid-modelled mosque" in the state.| India News

Campaigning ends today for Tamil Nadu polls on April 23, triggering a 48 hour silence, West Bengal votes in two phases on April 23 and 29.g

"This is the last rally of the first phase of the election. I want to tell Didi from Chandipur, 'Tata, bye-bye. Your time is up! You've troubled the people of Bengal a lot. It's time for you to leave and for the BJP to make an entry,'" Shah said.

Abhishek Banerjee criticises BJP's unfulfilled promises, ensuring TMC's welfare schemes like 'Lakshmir Bhandar' will continue uninterrupted.

TMC's scale and saturation of poster campaign stand out in parts of poll-bound Bengal, particularly when compared with BJP's relatively restrained visibility.| India News