The West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections in 2026 are set to take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with all 294 constituencies participating. The results will be announced on May 4. This election is crucial as it will determine whether the Trinamool Congress (TMC) can retain power for a fourth consecutive term or if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure its first victory in the state. The political landscape has been heated, with significant clashes between TMC and BJP over issues such as voter list revisions and law and order. In the first phase, 152 constituencies will be contested, primarily in North Bengal and parts of central and western districts. Key battlegrounds include Nandigram, where BJP's Suvendu Adhikari previously defeated TMC's Mamata Banerjee, and Murshidabad, where Congress has a notable presence. Other notable contests include Kharagpur Sadar, Dinhata, and Siliguri, making this election a pivotal moment for West Bengal's political future.