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Left Front Names 15 More Candidates for Bengal Polls, Total Now 239

The CPI(M)-led Left Front has released its third list of 15 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, with 13 from the CPI(M) and two from the All India Forward Bloc. This brings the total number of candidates announced by the Front to 239 for the 294-seat assembly. The elections, scheduled for April 23 and 29 with results on May 4, are primarily viewed as a contest between the ruling Trinamool Congress and the BJP. Other parties like the Left Front and an alliance involving the Aam Janata Unnayan Party and AIMIM are also in the fray aiming to revive their political fortunes.

Key Points: West Bengal Polls: Left Front Releases Third Candidate List

  • Left Front releases third list of 15 candidates
  • Total declared candidates now at 239
  • Elections to be held in two phases in April
  • Contest seen as TMC vs BJP with others vying for revival
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West Bengal polls: Left Front releases third list of 15 candidates

CPI(M)-led Left Front announces 15 more candidates for 2026 Bengal Assembly elections, bringing its total declared candidates to 239.

"after securing a victory in Bengal, the next step will be to head to Delhi - Mamata Banerjee"

Kolkata, March 23

The Left Front, led by the Communist Party of India in West Bengal, on Monday released its third list of 15 candidates for the 2026 State Legislative Assembly elections.

The third list includes 13 seats contested by CPI(M) and two by All India Forward Bloc (AIFB).

The list includes CPI(M) leaders Tapan Ghosh, Zamiruddin Molla, Shyamal Roy and others. Arun Kumar Barma and Jhuma Das are two AIFB candidates in the list.

On March 19, the Left Front released its second list of 32 candidates, while its first list included 192 names for the 294 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections.

The third list has taken their total tally of candidates to 239.

The previous lists included notable names of Pasang Sherpa, Basudeb Barman, and Anwarul Haque. The first list featured outgoing Rajya Sabha MP Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya and CPI(M) central committee member Minakshi Mukherjee.

The polling for the West Bengal Assembly election will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Counting of votes for both phases will be conducted on May 4.

The Left Front, which was once a dominating party in the state, is now contesting to revive itself in the electoral battle against the ruling Trinamool Congress.

While the elections are mainly a contest between the TMC and the BJP, apart from the Left Front, Aam Janata Unnayan Party, launched by former TMC leader Humayun Kabir, is also in the fray after joining hands with Asaduddin Owaisi-led All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM).

AJUP has also announced the names of candidates for various constituencies of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections.

Meanwhile, in the run-up to the polls, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during the internal meeting with the Trinamool Congress party workers on Sunday, said that after securing a victory in Bengal, the next step will be to head to Delhi, TMC sources said.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Interesting to see the mix of CPI(M) and AIFB candidates. Hope they focus on real issues like unemployment and infrastructure, not just political rhetoric. Bengal's youth are looking for solutions, not just another election battle. 🤞
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Rahul R
The Left's glory days are over in Bengal. Releasing candidate lists so close to the election shows a lack of preparation. Voters want a clear vision for development, which I'm not seeing here. TMC and BJP have much stronger ground games.
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Meera T
As a Bengali, I remember the Left's rule. They had their flaws, but there was a certain discipline. The current political scene is so chaotic. Maybe a third front can bring some balance, but they need to connect with the new generation. All the best to the candidates!
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Aman W
The entry of AJUP with AIMIM support complicates things further. This could split votes in certain constituencies. Left Front's strategy will be crucial in these multi-cornered fights. Hope the focus remains on Bengal's progress.
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Kavya N
Good to see Jhuma Das in the list from AIFB. We need more women representation in these elections. The Left has historically had strong women leaders. Hope they highlight their work for women's safety and education in their campaign.

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