With just hours remaining for campaigning in West Bengal's Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) commitment to granting citizenship to Hindu refugees from Bangladesh, targeting the Matua community. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee conducted a roadshow in her Bhabanipur constituency, raising alarms over the removal of voters from the electoral roll and criticizing the Election Commission of India's (ECI) appointed administration. She warned that those currently arresting individuals may face consequences in the future. Additionally, former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, joined the Trinamool Congress campaign, addressing rallies in Kolkata and Howrah. The ECI has also announced a stringent security plan to ensure a smooth election process, stating that any attempts to disrupt voting will be met with firm action. The campaigning period will officially end on April 27, 2026, at 6 p.m.