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West Bengal 2026 CPI M quiet comeback could swing TMC versus BJP fight
Politics
Published on 28 April 2026
The Left’s vote share may decide who benefits most
West Bengal’s 2026 election battle between TMC and BJP may hinge on CPI(M)’s vote share. Analysts describe the Left’s revival as an X-factor that could pull voters away from BJP, changing the dynamics of the contest. But the key question is whether voters will once again view the CPI(M) as a credible alternative—or stick with familiar options.
- CPI(M) vote share is described as the election X-factor
- A Left resurgence could shift support away from the BJP
- The contest may depend on voter trust in the CPI(M) as viable
- TMC and BJP face a potentially altered political landscape
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