Assembly Elections Update: CM Stalin Highlights DMK Manifesto as Key Focus for 2026 Election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to kick off the Bharatiya Janata Partys (BJP) campaign for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections today in Cooch Behar. This event is part of the partys strategy to strengthen its foothold in the state, which has historically been a stronghold for the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Cooch Behar, located in the northern part of West Bengal, has been a focal point for the BJP in recent years, with the party making significant inroads in the region during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. As part of the campaign launch, Modi is expected to address key issues facing the state, including economic development, governance, and regional identity.

The West Bengal Assembly elections are anticipated to be competitive, with the BJP aiming to capitalize on various factors, including dissatisfaction with the incumbent government and the partys message of development. This election cycle will be particularly crucial as it seeks to establish the BJP as a viable alternative to the ruling party, amid a backdrop of political rivalry and changing voter sentiments.