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Bengal Rejects Misgovernance, Seeks Development: Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, after a BJP strategy meeting in Jhargram, asserted that the people of West Bengal are rejecting misgovernance and seeking a development-focused alternative. Meanwhile, the Trinamool Congress has unveiled its list of star campaigners for the first phase of the 2026 Assembly elections, featuring top leaders. The elections are scheduled to be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with the vote count set for May 4. The Election Commission has outlined key nomination deadlines for candidates in both phases.

Key Points: Bengal Assembly Polls: Pradhan Sees Shift, TMC Names Campaigners

  • Pradhan claims public mood shifting against misgovernance
  • TMC releases list of star campaigners for Phase I
  • Bengal polls set for April 23 & 29
  • Vote counting scheduled for May 4
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People of Bengal rejecting misgovernance, rallying for development-driven alternative: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan claims Bengal is rejecting misgovernance. TMC releases star campaigner list for 2026 polls as election dates are set.

"people of Bengal are rejecting misgovernance and rallying for a development-driven alternative - Dharmendra Pradhan"

Jhargram, April 6

Ahead of West Bengal assembly polls, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the people of Bengal are rejecting misgovernance and rallying for a development-driven alternative.

In the X post, Pradhan said, "Engaged with BJP Jhargram district's Assembly in-charges and Pravasi karyakatas sharpening our booth-level strategies and outreach. The growing strength and confidence of our cadre signal one thing clearly--people of Bengal are rejecting misgovernance and rallying for a development-driven alternative."

Meanwhile, TMC released its list of star campaigners for Phase I of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, featuring top party leaders, including Mamata Banerjee and AITC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee.

The list includes key names such as Subrata Bakshi, Chandrima Bhattacharya, Firhad Hakim, Aroop Biswas, Kalyan Banerjee, Dr Manas Ranjan Bhunia, Dr Shashi Panja, Snehasis Chakraborty, Birbaha Hansda, actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha, Jay Prakash Majumdar, Kunal Ghosh, Deepak Adhikari (Dev), Mahua Moitra, Kirti Azad, Satabdi Roy, Partha Bhowmick and Saayoni Ghosh.

West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, with counting of votes for both phases scheduled for May 4.

As per the Election Commission of India (ECI), the last date for filing nominations for this phase is April 6, while scrutiny of nominations will take place on April 7.

Candidates will be allowed to withdraw their nominations until April 9.

For the second phase, which covers 142 Assembly constituencies, the gazette notification will be issued on April 2. The last date for filing nominations is April 9, and the scrutiny of nominations will take place on April 10. Candidates can withdraw their nominations until April 13.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's easy for an outsider to make claims. As a resident of Kolkata, I've seen both sides. While there are issues, the current state government has also done good work in some sectors. Voters are smart and will decide based on their local reality, not just rhetoric.
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Rohit P
The TMC list is full of celebrities and old faces. Where are the fresh ideas? Bengal's youth want progress, not just star power. Time for a focus on education and tech jobs, not just rallies and movies.
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Sarah B
Watching from abroad, it's interesting to see the democratic process in such a vibrant state. Hope the election is peaceful and the focus remains on the voters' needs. Development should be the key issue for any party.
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Vikram M
Jai Bangla! Let the people decide. Every party claims they are for development. We need to see concrete plans for industries, farmers, and controlling price rise. Enough of blame games now.
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Karthik V
The two-phase election is a good move by ECI to manage things smoothly. Security and free & fair voting are most important. Whoever wins, must respect the mandate and work for all Bengalis, not just their supporters.

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