Bengal Assembly elections 2026: How Hindu-Muslim population, women and Dalit voters can decide state’s political future

The polarisation of voters has been a key topic of discussion in this election. The tactics of polarisation and voter consolidation have been employed by political parties.

New Delhi: The West Bengal Assembly elections are just around the corner, and the battle to take the crown of the state has heated up. The polls will take place on April 23 and 29 to elect all 294 members of the Assembly, and the results will be declared on May 4. As people wait with bated breath to find out how Bengal’s future takes shape, the topics in the elections have created a storm in teacups, something that Bengalis love during their ‘addas’.

Bengal polls: Hindu-Muslim issue takes centre stage

The polarisation of voters has been a key topic of discussion in this election. The tactics of polarisation and voter consolidation have been employed by political parties. While the BJP has tried to consolidate Hindu votes with its religious rhetoric, Muslim votes have been strongly behind the TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in both the 2021 Assembly elections and the 2024 Lok Sabha........

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