West Bengal Elections 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled six major guarantees for West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking at a public rally, he promised a crackdown on corruption, reopening of pending cases, refugee rights and the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission, alongside plans to boost the fisheries and seafood sectors for economic self-reliance.
PM Modi’s Six Guarantees for West Bengal
PM Modi outlined six key pledges:
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Restore Trust and Rule of Law: PM Modi promised to replace the existing atmosphere of fear under the TMC regime with a system based on trust, fairness and accountability, ensuring that citizens regain confidence in government institutions.
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Administrative Accountability: Under a BJP government, all administrative machinery will be fully answerable to the public it serves with transparency in decision-making and efficient governance across departments.
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Reopen Corruption and Scam Cases: All files related to scams, corruption and injustices, including those against women and students will be reopened to ensure justice and legal accountability for past misdeeds.
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Equal Enforcement of Law: Every individual involved in wrongdoing, whether a minister, official or staffer will face legal action and no TMC-affiliated person will be allowed to evade the law.
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Rights for Refugees & Action Against Infiltrators: Genuine refugees will receive all constitutional rights and privileges while illegal infiltrators will be identified and removed from the state to maintain law and order.
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Implementation of 7th Pay Commission: Immediately after forming a BJP government in West Bengal, the 7th Pay Commission will be implemented for state employees, ensuring fair salaries and benefits aligned with central government standards.
West Bengal Elections 2026: Date & Full Election Schedule
- Phases of Voting: April 23 & April 29, 2026
- Constituencies per Phase: Phase 1 – 152 and Phase 2 – 142
- Notification Dates: March 30 & April 2, 2026
- Nomination Filing Last Dates: April 6 & April 9, 2026
- Scrutiny of Nominations: April 7 & April 10, 2026
- Withdrawal of Nominations: April 9 & April 13, 2026
- Counting of Votes: May 4, 2026
- Electoral Process Completion: May 6, 2026
West Bengal Elections 2026: Key Candidate List
- Trinamool Congress (TMC): 291 seats led by Mamata Banerjee
- BJP: 293 seats led by Suvendu Adhikari
- Left Front+: CPI(M) 195 seats, CPI 16, AIFB 23, RSP 16, other allies 44
- Indian National Congress: 294 seats led by Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
- AJUP–AIMIM Alliance: 182 + 17 seats, leaders Humayun Kabir & Imran Solanki
West Bengal Elections 2026: Key Constituencies to Watch
- Nadia & North 24 Parganas: Strong BJP-TMC contests
- Kolkata Urban Seats: Urban voter influence crucial for TMC
- Darjeeling Hills: BJP vs regional Gorkha parties
- Howrah & Hooghly: Historical swing constituencies
- South Bengal Coastal Seats: Fisheries and rural development issues dominate
West Bengal Elections 2026: Total Population
West Bengal’s estimated population in 2026 is around 100.4 million with approximately 31% living in urban areas and 69% in rural regions. The state has a population density of about 1,029 people per square kilometer and making it one of India’s most densely populated states, influencing voter distribution and election dynamics.
West Bengal Elections 2026: Total Registered Voters
As of 2026, West Bengal has 67,534,952 registered voters, including 36,022,642 men, 34,435,260 women and 1,382 third-gender voters and this reflects an 11.88% decrease from October 2025, when the total was 76,637,529, due to the removal of over 9 million ineligible or duplicate entries from the electoral rolls.
West Bengal Elections 2026: Past Voting Percentage
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, voter turnout was 81.73%, slightly lower than the 82.95% recorded in 2016 and this indicates consistently high electoral participation in the state with more than four-fifths of eligible voters engaging in the democratic process across successive elections.
FAQ’s: West Bengal Elections 2026
Q1: When will the West Bengal Assembly elections be held in 2026?
A1: Voting will occur in two phases on April 23 and 29, with counting on May 4.
Q2: What are PM Modi’s six guarantees for Bengal?
A2: Governance reform, administrative accountability, anti-corruption, law enforcement, refugee rights, and 7th Pay Commission rollout.
Q3: How many voters are registered in West Bengal for 2026?
A3: 67,534,952, including 36 million men, 34.4 million women, and 1,382 third gender voters.
Q4: Who are the major political parties contesting?
A4: TMC, BJP, Left Front+, Indian National Congress, and AJUP-AIMIM alliance.
Q5: Which constituencies are critical to watch?
A5: Nadia, North 24 Parganas, Kolkata urban seats, Darjeeling hills, Howrah, Hooghly, and South Bengal coastal regions.
