Main combatants Trinamool Congress and BJP maybe surprised by the Left-Congress alliance in pockets
West Bengal is poised for a high stakes, historic Assembly polls for 2021 that will be held over a record 33 days in eight phases. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) that has been in power for ten years is not only grappling with anti-incumbency but is also faced with the challenge of a dramatic rise of the BJP. This is the first time in the political history of West Bengal that the BJP has emerged as a challenger to the ruling party.
The TMC, which in the past few months has been dealing with a series of defections, is relying on the charisma of West Bengal Chief Minister and party chairperson Mamata Banerjee to tide over the toughest political challenge the party has ever faced since 2011.
Biggest draw
Even after ten years in power Mamata Banerjee remains the tallest leader and the biggest crowd puller in the State. The TMC government under Ms. Banerjee claims to have launched…