Political parties make final push as high-voltage campaigning concludes ahead of crucial second phase
Hooghly, April 27 (H.S.): Campaigning for the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 concluded on Monday, with political leaders making last-ditch efforts to reach voters. On the final day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a public rally in Dhaniakhali, Hooghly district, launching a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Addressing the gathering, Yogi Adityanath raised concerns over law and order in the state and criticised the TMC government on multiple fronts, including governance and cultural issues. He claimed that Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities in West Bengal are increasingly distancing themselves from the ruling party.
The Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister also alleged that after the first phase of polling, a sense of fear has gripped TMC workers, and suggested that the party’s position would weaken further once the election results are declared.
Attack on Law and Order
Drawing a comparison between Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, Adityanath said that while religious chants like “Ram Naam” and “Har Har Mahadev” are heard openly in Uttar Pradesh, elements backed by the TMC in Bengal are allegedly involved in creating disorder and land-related issues.
He further stated that Uttar Pradesh, which witnessed frequent incidents of unrest before 2017, has seen significant improvements in law and order under his administration.
Remarks on State Leadership
Targeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, he alleged that she objects to slogans associated with “Ram” and claimed that governance in the state has deteriorated over the past 15 years. He also remarked that traditional and religious discussions are not freely encouraged in West Bengal.
During his speech, Adityanath raised several sensitive issues, alleging lack of adequate action on certain social concerns. However, there was no immediate response from the Trinamool Congress regarding these claims.
Polling Ahead
With the conclusion of campaigning, the focus now shifts to voting in the second phase, which will cover 142 Assembly constituencies. The phase is being seen as crucial in determining the political trajectory of the state.
(With inputs from H.S.) Inputs & Images courtesy: Hindusthan Samachar (H.S.)
Edited by: Dikshita Bollu
Last Updated on: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:32 am by Bollu Dikshitha | Published by: Bollu Dikshitha on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 12:32 am | News Categories: India
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