In preparation for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, Peerzada Naushad Siddiqui (Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Indian Secular Front) announced that the party will contest 33 seats in alliance with the Left Front, with 29 seats already finalized. Siddiqui emphasized the importance of these negotiations, stating that the ISF is committed to contesting all 33 seats out of the 294 available in the state. Concurrently, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee unveiled the Trinamool Congress's manifesto for the 2026 elections, titled 10 Protigya (10 pledges). During her announcement, Banerjee targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of attempting to destabilize West Bengal through external influences. She urged the people of Bengal to remain united and vigilant against these threats, asserting that the state must protect its peace and democracy. Banerjee's call to action highlights the charged political atmosphere as the elections approach, with both major parties positioning themselves for the contest ahead.