Political tensions have intensified ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections as Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee during a campaign rally in Kalimpong. Addressing supporters, Sarma accused the Trinamool Congress leadership of engaging in vote bank politics and criticised the state government’s policies, adding to the ongoing war of words between major parties.

With elections approaching, political activity has picked up pace across states such as West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. Leaders from multiple parties are holding rallies and outreach programmes to strengthen their campaigns. Narendra Modi is scheduled to address several rallies in West Bengal, while Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders are also actively campaigning.

Key issues dominating the election narrative include governance, development, and regional concerns. Allegations and counter-allegations between rival parties continue to shape public discourse, reflecting the high stakes involved in the upcoming polls.

The sharp exchanges underline the increasingly heated political environment, with both sides stepping up efforts to mobilise voters. As polling dates draw closer, campaign rhetoric is expected to intensify further, making the contest more competitive in the days ahead.