Smaller Muslim Parties, Congress Challenge TMC's Minority Stronghold Before Bengal Elections
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Bengal Polls: Smaller Muslim Outfits, Congress Challenge TMC's Minority Base
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CNBC TV18•24-03-2026, 13:23
Bengal Polls: Smaller Muslim Outfits, Congress Challenge TMC's Minority Base
•West Bengal's minority vote bank is showing signs of churn ahead of the 2026 assembly elections, challenging TMC's long-held dominance.
•New players like ISF, AJUP (aligning with AIMIM), and a resurgent Congress are vying for the 30% minority electorate, which influences over 114 assembly seats.
•Political analysts suggest micro-level fissures due to new platforms and local grievances could hurt TMC in a tight election.
•ISF leader Nawsad Siddique and suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir (AJUP) accuse mainstream parties of exploiting minorities and advocate for greater political representation.
•Congress aims to revive its traditional base in Malda and Murshidabad, citing improved performance in recent polls as evidence of shifting minority voter sentiment.
