Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launched the Janata Unnayan Party (JUP) on December 22, aiming to contest the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections. Kabir, known for his controversial mosque project, seeks to challenge both the TMC and BJP, expressing openness to alliances with AIMIM, ISF, and Left-Congress. His move could potentially fragment the Muslim vote, a key demographic for Mamata Banerjee's TMC, though historical precedents suggest limited impact on the TMC's electoral prospects.