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Dipsita Dhar, a promising candidate for Left this Bengal poll, believes the front remains relevant amid TMC-BJP 'mandir-masjid politics. Exclusive interview:| India News

With a mix of urban, semi-urban, and rural constituencies, the Presidency Division reflects Bengal's diverse voter base, making it a key battleground for all major parties.

Saffron gulaal demand dominates Kolkata markets, signalling BJP confidence, while Polymarket odds show a tight Bengal race.

Data compiled from BJP campaign events website shows Shah held 66 rallies and roadshows covering 63 locations in West Bengal

NEW DELHI: A fresh political row erupted on Tuesday after TMC accused BJP of issuing \"death threats\" against West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerje.

While high voting percentages usually signal a desire for change, in Bengal's climate of violence, it may reflect a desperate bid for survival.

West Bengal's 2026 elections hinge on the Left's resurgence. The CPI(M)'s vote share is the critical 'X-factor' impacting the TMC and BJP contest. A revitalized Left could shift voters away from the BJP, potentially altering the state's political landscape. The outcome depends on whether voters see the Left as a viable alternative once more.

BJP aims to challenge TMC's dominance in south Bengal during the final phase of West Bengal's assembly elections.

KOLKATA: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said there is a strong wave in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Benga.

Putting all trends together, 2026 election appears significantly tighter than 2021, shaping up as a direct contest between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP.