
Mamata Banerjee, a grassroots campaigner known for her street protests and populist approach, is serving her third consecutive term as West Bengal's Chief Minister. She is preparing for the 2026 state assembly elections, scheduled in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with vote counting on May 4. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeks a fourth term amid strong competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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