Around 65 closely contested seats and large-scale voter deletions under SIR could play a decisive role in West Bengal’s 2026 elections, with both TMC and BJP focusing on marginal constituencies where even small vote shifts may change results
The 2026 West Bengal Assembly election battle is intensifying in about 65–70 closely contested seats where voter list revisions have removed over 90 lakh names, potentially reshaping outcomes in key constituencies like Nandigram, Bhabanipur, and districts such as Murshidabad and North 24 Parganas
Mamata Banerjee accused AIMIM and ISF of involvement in the gherao of judicial officers in Malda and blamed the BJP and Congress for instigation. She also raised concerns over voter list revisions and alleged misuse of agencies
Union Home Minister Amit Shah intensified the BJP’s campaign in West Bengal, accusing the TMC government of aiding infiltration and endangering national security, while promising border fencing and electoral roll purification if the BJP comes to power
Abhishek Banerjee alleged that the Centre may hike LPG and fuel prices after the West Bengal assembly elections. He criticised the BJP government over rising costs, welfare issues and claimed the TMC would continue its social schemes if re-elected
The Election Commission of India is likely to visit West Bengal on March 9 to review election preparedness. The panel will assess security arrangements, voter roll issues and coordination with central agencies ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections
