During a recent campaign rally in Cooch Behar district, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal and leader of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), referring to them as 'Bangla Birodhi' or anti-Bengal. She vowed to protect the rights of the people and the secular fabric of the state, asserting her dedication to serving the citizens of Bengal. Banerjee highlighted her long political journey, emphasizing her consistent ideology and connection with the people. She urged voters to support the AITC candidates in the upcoming elections, which will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, 2026, with the results set to be announced on May 4, 2026. The elections are expected to be highly competitive, with the AITC seeking a fourth consecutive term and the BJP aiming to gain control after a strong performance in previous elections.