As West Bengal approaches the 2026 Assembly elections, several pressing issues are shaping the political narrative. The publication of revised electoral rolls has led to the removal of nearly 63.66 lakh names, shrinking the electorate from 7.66 crore to just over 7.04 crore. This significant change has forced political parties to reassess their strategies, particularly in politically sensitive districts. The Matua community, a Scheduled Caste Hindu refugee group, remains a crucial electoral bloc, having previously supported the BJP in the 2021 Assembly elections. However, the recent voter deletions have raised concerns about identity and inclusion among this community. Urban unrest has also emerged as a critical factor, with widespread protests demanding justice and safety for women, challenging the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) government. Amidst ongoing allegations of corruption and a jobs crisis, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces significant anti-incumbency pressures. The opposition BJP has criticized the state as an 'industrial graveyard,' citing a mass exodus of companies, while the TMC defends its economic record. Additionally, the themes of Bengali sub-nationalism and infiltration have become focal points in the campaign, with both parties leveraging these issues to galvanize support. The TMC's narrative against the BJP’s alleged persecution of Bengali migrants contrasts sharply with the BJP's claims of illegal immigration affecting state demographics.