Assembly elections are scheduled next month in four states and one Union Territory. In West Bengal, the BJP on Monday released a list of 144 candidates, while the TMC unveiled its complete list on Tuesday. The TMC will contest 291 of the 294 assembly seats, while the BJP will not field candidates in three Darjeeling constituencies, where the BJPM, led by Anit Thapa, will compete.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will contest from the Bhabanipur constituency, a TMC stronghold, while opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari will run from the same seat on behalf of the BJP. This has intensified political competition in West Bengal, with both ruling and opposition parties already launching election campaigns and announcing voter-focused promises. The TMC is determined to retain power, while the BJP is making strong efforts to capture the state this time.
The Election Commission of India recently announced the election schedule for five states and one Union Territory. Polling in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry (Union Territory) will be held on April 9, while Tamil Nadu will vote on April 23. West Bengal will hold elections in two phases on April 23 and April 29. These elections have sparked intense political interest as parties compete for control in their respective regions.
With campaigns underway, political analysts expect highly competitive contests across all states. In West Bengal, key constituencies like Bhabanipur are drawing significant attention, and parties are emphasizing promises and strategies to win voter support. Observers say the upcoming polls could prove decisive in shaping the political landscape in the country’s southern and eastern states.