The 2026 assembly elections in West Bengal recorded an unprecedented 91.3% voter turnout, a significant increase from the 84.33% turnout in 2011. This election is drawing comparisons to the landmark 2011 elections when the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee ousted the CPI(M) after 34 years of rule, fueled by movements in Singur and Nandigram against land acquisition. The TMC's rise was marked by a 184-seat victory and a 39% vote share in 2011. The political landscape has shifted dramatically since then, with the BJP making significant inroads, particularly in the 2021 elections where Suvendu Adhikari defeated Banerjee in Nandigram by a narrow margin of 1,956 votes. The BJP's vote share increased from 4.06% in 2011 to 48% in 2021, reflecting a consolidation of Hindu voters and changing political dynamics. The high turnout in 2026 may indicate a shift away from voter intimidation and a more engaged electorate, suggesting a highly competitive political environment.