VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html UP SIR: Voter count drops to 13.39 crore from 15.44 crore; here’s how to check your name How Indiaspora is connecting the world’s desi community NEW DELHI: West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election is, on the surface, unfolding along familiar lines. Mamata Banerjee is once again at the centre of a fiercely polarised contest, taking on the BJP, which is determined to convert its 2021 surge into power. The themes are well-rehearsed: welfare versus governance, regional identity versus national leadership, Banerjee versus Narendra Modi. Yet beneath this recognisable script, there is a quieter shift that may prove just as consequential. This time, Banerjee is fighting a major election without Prashant Kishor in her corner.In 2021, Kishor’s role went far beyond that of a consultant. Through I-PAC, he helped transform the Trinamool Congress campaign into a tightly calibrated machine, combining granular data with sharp political messaging. Programmes like “Didi Ke Bolo” did not just amplify Banerjee’s connect with voters; they structured it, turning feedback into policy and narrative into momentum. That architecture was central to the scale of her victory.Although I-PAC remains the TMC’s strategic consulting partner in 2026, the scaffolding from the last time is no longer as visible.The question, then, is not whether Banerjee can still win without Kishor. It is whether the absence of that strategic layer changes how close this election becomes. A high-pitched campaignWith elections set for April 23 and 29, 2026, and results due on May 4, West Bengal’s main contest is shaping up as a straight TMC vs BJP fight, complicated by Congress and other regional players. Mamata Banerjee challenged her party to achieve a two-thirds majority, declaring, “We will win more than 226 seats in the 2026 assembly polls.” The TMC plans to contest 291 of 294 seats, ceding only three Darjeeling Hill seats to allied BGPM. Mamata herself will contest from Bhabanipur once again against BJP rival Suvendu Adhikari; Suvendu is also contesting Nandigram. The candidate list, announced On March 17, includes many familiar leaders (Madhuja, Madan Mitra, Firhad Hakim, etc.) and emphasises broad representation (52 women, 95 SC/ST). Mamata remains confident: “We will win more than 226 seats,” and the campaign will accommodate those left off the ticket.The BJP has tempered its 2021 ambition but remains aggressive. Since Amit Shah’s “200 paar” slogan backfired in 2021, he set a 170-seat goal for Bengal in April 2026. Speaking at a Kolkata rally, he said, “We will win seats one after another and push the number to 170. The change will come after that.”The BJP is playing on anti-incumbency and promises of “freedom from fear” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting issues like law and order and jobs. High-stakes showdowns (Mamata vs Suvendu) and battle for symbolic seats (Nandigram, Bhabanipur) are major themes.Key campaign strategies echo 2021. TMC continues door-to-door outreach and welfare messaging: its past “Didi Ke Bolo” grievance-mapping and launch of schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar remain part of its playbook. On the ground, TMC says it has reactivated booth-level agents (BLAs) to counter voter list revisions ahead of the special revision (SIR) of rolls. The BJP is focusing on high-voltage rallies and polarisation in urban and Hindu-majority areas. Both sides are expected to canvas heavily until polling, with ban on central forces likely minimal given the two-phase schedule. The I-PAC raidsA dramatic episode in January, before the campaign formally gathered pace, set the tone for what was to follow. The Enforcement Directorate raided the Kolkata offices of I-PAC and the home of its chief, Pratik Jain, citing a 2020 money laundering probe linked to a coal scam. The Trinamool Congress rejected that explanation outright. Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of using central agencies to access campaign strategy, alleging that sensitive documents and candidate lists were the real target, and pointed the finger at Union Home Minister Amit Shah.The confrontation escalated swiftly. According to the ED, officials were carrying out a routine search until Banerjee arrived with state police and removed material they described as key evidence. Banerjee dismissed the action as a “vendetta crime” and turned the raids into an early political flashpoint. She led a protest in Kolkata the next day, accusing the Centre of misusing investigative agencies, while party leaders claimed ED officials had attempted to access internal party data.The BJP and the ED have maintained their legal position, accusing Banerjee of obstructing an investigation. The Supreme Court later cautioned the Bengal government, urging it to consider the rights of ED officers and warning against setting a precedent that could affect other states.What happened in 2021The 2021 assembly election marked the moment the BJP emerged as a serious challenger in West Bengal, expanding from the margins to win 77 seats and nearly 38% of the vote. Yet the election ultimately reaffirmed Mamata Banerjee’s dominance. The Trinamool Congress secured 213 seats, converting a high-pitched, polarised contest into a decisive victory. That outcome owed as much to campaign structure as to political instinct. Under Prashant Kishor and I-PAC, the TMC ran a tightly managed operation that combined voter outreach with real-time feedback. Initiatives like Didi Ke Bolo functioned less as messaging tools and more as data systems, feeding local grievances directly into campaign strategy and welfare promises. The BJP’s surge showed the scale of the challenge. The TMC’s response showed how effectively it could be managed..Will Mamata Banerjee miss Prashant Kishor?This time, there is a quiet, strategic absence in the background. No Prashant Kishor, who has since launched his Jan Suraaj Party in Bihar, won zero seats in the recent assembly polls. In 2021, Kishor was not just a consultant. He was the unseen architect of a campaign that turned the Trinamool Congress from a party under siege into one that swept back to power with authority.About the AuthorVivek DubeyA digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. Fondness for precise language and clever headlines. 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He also asserted that the opposition will move unitedly on this.Addressing a meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), Kharge said the issue required deeper consultation and that the opposition would respond collectively. “Therefore, following this meeting, we will formulate a collective strategy by holding discussions on these issues with our colleagues in the opposition as well. We will move forward unitedly,” Kharge was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.The Congress chief also questioned the timing of the special Parliament session scheduled from April 16 to 18, alleging it was aimed at political gain. “The Modi government is convening Parliament’s sittings with the sole intention of securing political advantage and is keen to pass the Constitutional Amendment Bill in utmost haste,” Kharge said.He noted that the proposed amendments could significantly impact India’s electoral system and therefore warranted “very deep deliberation”. “Based on the information we have received so far, the government wants to implement women’s reservation starting from the 2029 elections … it wants to increase the number of seats in the Lok Sabha from 543 to 816,” Kharge said.Raising concerns over the delimitation exercise, he added, “This delimitation proposal will have serious consequences. Therefore, there is a need for very deep deliberation on delimitation.”Kharge further alleged that the government had ignored the opposition’s request to hold an all-party meeting after the conclusion of polling in West Bengal. “This constitutes a violation of the Model Code of Conduct … we harbour no expectation that [the Election Commission] will even take cognisance of these violations,” he said.The meeting, attended by senior leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, discussed the government’s proposal on women’s reservation, delimitation, and the broader political context ahead of upcoming elections.In a Facebook post, Rahul Gandhi said, “The Congress remains steadfastly committed to ensuring women’s empowerment and social justice.”The government is expected to introduce bills during the special session to implement the Women’s Reservation Act before the 2029 general elections and increase Lok Sabha seats, with a significant share reserved for women.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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I am the candidate for TMC. Vote for TMC if you want to keep the state safe,” Banerjee said at an election rally in Tentulia, North 24 Parganas district. Watch AIMIM Cuts Off Kabir After Controversial Sting Video Sparks Fresh Political Turmoil ‘Trainload of 50,000 brought to Assam’The chief minister claimed that the BJP brought people from outside for the Assam elections as it was not confident of victory with the votes of the northeastern state’s residents.”A trainload of 50,000 people was brought to Assam from Uttar Pradesh,” she claimed. Elections to the 126-member Assam assembly were held in a single phase on Thursday.Banerjee alleged that the BJP was trying to use the same ploy in West Bengal to bring in people from outside, which is why officers were transferred. A large number of police and administrative officers were transferred in West Bengal by the Election Commission soon after the announcement of the polls.”People, money and drugs are being brought in, but our workers will fight it out and win,” she said.’Central agencies one-sided’Banerjee further accused central agencies of being “one-sided,” alleging that no agency in the country was neutral under the BJP government at the Centre as “the saffron party has bought them all.”She pointed to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process, under which she claimed names of 90 lakh people were removed from the state’s electoral rolls.The TMC chief said that as per a newspaper report, out of 90 lakh names deleted, 60 lakh are those of Hindus and 30 lakh of Muslims.She said the BJP should never be trusted, claiming that in the NRC exercise in Assam, out of 19 lakh names delisted, 13 lakh were Hindus and 6 lakh were Muslims.’I am the candidate in all 294 seats’Asking the electorate to consider her as the TMC’s candidate in all 294 seats in the state, Banerjee said, “If you want a Trinamool Congress government under my leadership, then I am the candidate in all seats.”She claimed that the names of many Scheduled Caste persons have been deleted from the rolls, while maintaining that the names of electors have been deleted in her constituency as well.”I am not worried, I have faith in people; we will get all the remaining votes on the voter list,” she said.’Fish not allowed in Bihar’Banerjee alleged that a BJP government would impose restrictions on non-vegetarian food choices of the people of West Bengal.”People here eat according to their choice, but such is not the situation in BJP-ruled states,” she said, claiming that fish is not allowed to be consumed in Bihar, which is why it is exported to other states.Attack on PM Modi over migrant workersAlleging that migrant workers from West Bengal suffer atrocities in BJP-ruled states, Banerjee said, “You (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) cannot protect West Bengal’s people in other states, but promise a ‘Sonar Bangla’ at rallies.””You should dream of a ‘Sonar Bangla’ only after ensuring security for people of West Bengal in BJP-ruled states,” she said.PM Modi’s ‘Nirmam Sarkar’ attackBanerjee’s sharp remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the ruling TMC at a rally in Purba Medinipur district.”While the entire country is progressing, the TMC’s ‘Nirmam Sarkar’ is steadily holding Bengal back. To usher in a Viksit Bengal, it is essential to remove the TMC’s ‘Nirmam Sarkar’,” Modi said.”I thank people for turning up in such large numbers despite the adverse weather. This indicates a storm in the making. The people of Bengal are ready for a regime change, signalling that the TMC’s exit from the state is inevitable,” he added.West Bengal will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4. In the first phase, 152 assembly constituencies will vote, followed by the remaining 142 seats in the second and final phase.Banerjee and the TMC are aiming for a fourth consecutive term, having been in power since 2011. The BJP has emerged as the principal opposition party after securing a record tally of 77 seats in the 2021 assembly polls.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Read full storyDelhi Police bust ISI-backed spy module; 10 operatives arrested in major crackdownIn a major blow to cross-border intelligence networks, the Delhi Police special cell has busted an espionage module backed by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested at least 10 operatives. Investigators revealed that the module was engaged in extensive reconnaissance of several vital installations and high-traffic areas across the national capital and beyond. Read full story’With deep anguish’: What Justice Yashwant wrote in resignation letter to PresidentJustice Yashwant Varma on Friday submitted his resignation to the President, saying he was stepping down ‘with immediate effect’ and expressed ‘deep anguish’ in his letter. His resignation comes amid the ongoing cash recovery controversy and impeachment process. In his April 9 letter addressed to Droupadi Murmu, justice Varma said that he did not wish to ‘burden’ the President’s ‘august office’ with the reasons behind his decision. Read full storyTelangana triple murder: For want of male child, man proposed another minor girl before killing pregnant wife, 2 daughtersIn a sensational case involving the killing of a pregnant woman and her two daughters, Warangal police swiftly cracked the mystery, arresting 10 accused and launching a manhunt for two absconding doctors. The triple murder took place on April 1 on the outskirts of Warangal city, in Punnelu village under Inavolu mandal.During interrogation, the main accused, Md Azaruddin, confessed to the crime. Read full storyAbout the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. 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