Serampore MP Kalyan Banerjee urged Trinamul Congress (TMC) leaders and workers to unite for the upcoming 2026 elections, anticipating a challenging contest. He criticized the Election Commission of India's perceived "whimsical attitude" and accused the BJP of adopting "unconstitutional methods." Banerjee also highlighted TMC's objections to the Special Intensive Revision process in West Bengal, questioning the exclusion of BLO-2 officials from hearings and the appointment of numerous observers, citing concerns over the Election Commission's rationale regarding local officials' competence.