Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to release the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) West Bengal manifesto, titled 'Sankalp Patra', in Kolkata as part of the party's campaign for the upcoming assembly elections in 2026. This event occurs amid rising political tensions, particularly concerning the Centre's proposed delimitation exercise, which Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has criticized as a means to consolidate political power rather than a genuine reform. The Congress party is set to hold a meeting to discuss significant issues, including the government's plan to amend the Women's Reservation Act and the delimitation process, ahead of a parliamentary session where these matters will be addressed. Additionally, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has announced its withdrawal from an alliance with a new political entity formed by former Trinamool Congress legislator Humayun Kabir. The BJP and Trinamool Congress are also intensifying their efforts to secure the Rajbanshi vote in Cooch Behar, a key electoral battleground.