The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is targeting the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections following its recent electoral gains in Bihar, where it won five seats in the 2025 elections. In West Bengal, AIMIM is contesting in 12 constituencies, primarily in districts with significant Muslim populations. However, the party faces challenges due to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which has reportedly removed approximately 31 lakh Muslim voters from the rolls, potentially impacting voter dynamics. Political analysts suggest that the recent deletion of names has led to a consolidation of minority voters behind the Trinamool Congress (TMC), as many now perceive the election as a direct contest between the TMC and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The AIMIM's previous alliance with the Aam Janata Unnayan Party has also collapsed, further complicating its electoral strategy. Despite these hurdles, AIMIM leaders believe there is still potential to attract support from disenchanted voters dissatisfied with the major parties.