As campaigning intensifies for the second phase of West Bengal’s Assembly elections, Sujit Bose, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate and state Cabinet minister, is facing significant challenges in his bid for a fifth consecutive term in Bidhannagar, located in North 24 Parganas district. His campaign was recently interrupted by a summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding allegations of illegal appointments across municipal bodies since 2014. While Bose has a strong support base, voter dissatisfaction is growing due to various civic issues such as poor road conditions, uncollected garbage, and waterlogging. Local residents have voiced concerns about the deterioration of infrastructure and the perception that Bose is only visible during election campaigns or official events. In contrast, some residents appreciate his efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The opposition parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)), are actively campaigning against Bose, focusing on corruption and civic problems. The BJP has fielded Sharadwat Mukherjee, while the CPI(M) has nominated Soumyajit Raha, both of whom are emphasizing the need for better infrastructure and services in the constituency. The election is scheduled for May 4.