Trinamool Congress

The Bharatiya Janata Party has fielded monks, saints and priests as candidates for the West Bengal assembly elections in 2026. Drawing from the Yogi Adityanath model, the strategy seeks to harness religious influence against the Trinamool Congress. Candidates have been nominated in seats such as Kaliaganj, Uluberia South, Nabadwip, Behala East and Hasan.

March 20, 2026 Reported by AI

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged on March 20, 2026, that an 'unofficial' and 'self-declared' President's rule has been imposed in the state. She made these claims while releasing her party's manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections.