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West Bengal Elections 2026: From Bhabanipur to Asansol, 10 Seats to Watch

| Mar 26, 2026, 04:31:42 PM | TOI.in
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As West Bengal heads to the 2026 Assembly polls, attention is on 10 constituencies that could determine the state’s political landscape. Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee’s seat, remains critical, while Nandigram symbolizes the BJP-TMC rivalry. Other key constituencies—Sandeshkhali, Bhangar, Gaighata, Samserganj, Dinhata, Kolkata Port, Baruipur Paschim, and Asansol Dakshin—feature crucial voter demographics, social debates, and political tensions. From urban centres to rural belts, these contests capture the pulse of Bengal politics.

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