The second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in 2026 will involve polling in 142 constituencies across South Bengal and Kolkata, marking a significant test for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and her party, the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is determined to challenge TMC's dominance in this region, particularly in districts like North and South 24 Parganas, which are pivotal for electoral success. Bhabanipur is highlighted as a critical battleground where Banerjee will face her former aide, Suvendu Adhikari. In the previous elections of 2021, the TMC won 123 of the 142 seats, while the BJP managed only 18. The stakes are high, as the BJP seeks to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiments and allegations of corruption against the ruling party. Additionally, the recent Special Intensive Revision (SIR) has led to the exclusion of 27 lakh voters from the electoral list, raising concerns among political observers about its potential impact on the election outcome. The loss of over 12.6 lakh voters in North 24 Parganas and 10.91 lakh in South 24 Parganas could significantly influence the results in these constituencies.