In the recent assembly elections in West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured victories in Beldanga, Jangipur, and Shyampur, all of which have been marred by communal violence. This shift reflects a significant change in the political dynamics of the state, where the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has faced criticism for its handling of violence incidents. In Murshidabad district, the TMC's representation fell from 20 to 9 seats, while the BJP increased its count from 2 to 8. The communal tensions, particularly following incidents like the arson at Durga Puja pandals, have played a crucial role in shaping voter behavior. In Shyampur, BJP's Hiranmoy Chattopadhyaya won by a margin of 22,260 votes, marking a dramatic swing of nearly 54,000 votes from the previous election. The overall vote share for the TMC declined by over 16% in constituencies where Muslims make up more than half of the electorate, indicating a fragmentation of minority votes among various parties, which has further empowered the BJP. This election cycle illustrates a troubling trend of communal polarization in West Bengal's political landscape, contrasting with the TMC's previous positioning against such divisions.