As the first phase of assembly elections in West Bengal approaches, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is concentrating her efforts in North Bengal, where the BJP previously performed well in the 2021 elections. Banerjee has criticized the BJP for its lack of support for local communities, particularly regarding tea gardens. The political landscape has shifted with the closure of the I-PAC office, a consultancy accused of influencing TMC's internal decisions, leading to dissatisfaction among some party leaders. Meanwhile, the BJP is navigating the 'outsider' narrative, with cultural issues such as fish consumption becoming focal points in the campaign. Senior BJP leader Anurag Thakur faced backlash for eating fish on a Tuesday, a practice common in Bengal, which the BJP aims to leverage against the TMC's narrative. The Election Commission of India has implemented strict measures, including a ban on random motorcycles and a declaration of a dry day before polling, which has drawn criticism from the BJP. With these dynamics at play, the question remains whether the status quo will hold or if a change in government is on the horizon.