From SIR to jobs and women's safety: Issues shaping high-stakes West Bengal assembly elections
The West Bengal assembly elections are shaping up to be highly competitive, with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking a record fourth consecutive term and the BJP emerging as the main challenger. Key issues include voter rolls, joblessness, graft, and welfare schemes.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is seeking a record fourth consecutive term in the West Bengal assembly elections. The BJP has positioned itself as the principal challenger, focusing on identity issues, governance concerns, and anti-incumbency. The elections are scheduled for April 23 and 29, with results on May 4. Key issues shaping the polls include voter rolls, joblessness, graft, and welfare schemes. The TMC's welfare outreach and Mamata Banerjee's leadership are seen as key factors in the contest. The BJP's efforts have made the contest highly competitive.
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