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Politics
West Bengal Parties Ramp Up Campaign Ahead of First Phase Elections
✍️ Newsonair
🗓 15 Aug 2026, 07:03 AM
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Political parties in West Bengal have intensified their campaigning as the state gears up for the first phase of the upcoming elections.
Political parties across West Bengal have stepped up their campaign efforts as the state prepares for the first phase of the general elections scheduled for early October. The main contenders – the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) – have organized large rallies and door‑to‑door outreach in key districts.
Campaign activities have included televised speeches, social media drives, and community meetings, with leaders emphasizing development, employment, and infrastructure projects. Party workers are also conducting voter registration drives to ensure a higher turnout.
Election officials have announced that the first phase will cover 10 districts, with voting expected to take place on October 1. The Election Commission has urged all parties to adhere to the model code of conduct to maintain a peaceful electoral environment.
Observers note that the intensity of campaigning in West Bengal reflects the state's importance in the national political landscape, with both the ruling and opposition parties keen to secure a strong foothold in the region.
Campaign activities have included televised speeches, social media drives, and community meetings, with leaders emphasizing development, employment, and infrastructure projects. Party workers are also conducting voter registration drives to ensure a higher turnout.
Election officials have announced that the first phase will cover 10 districts, with voting expected to take place on October 1. The Election Commission has urged all parties to adhere to the model code of conduct to maintain a peaceful electoral environment.
Observers note that the intensity of campaigning in West Bengal reflects the state's importance in the national political landscape, with both the ruling and opposition parties keen to secure a strong foothold in the region.