In the lead-up to the West Bengal Assembly elections, Biman Bose (CPI(M) leader) has positioned the Communist Party of India (Marxist) as a viable alternative to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Bose criticized the TMC for promoting 'anarchy' and the BJP for fostering division among the populace. He emphasized the Left Front's commitment to the common man's development and their campaign slogan 'Bangla Bachao' (Save Bengal). The elections are scheduled for April 23 and 29, with results to be announced on May 4. A significant issue in this election is the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which has resulted in the deletion of over 6 million names, leading to protests and legal challenges. In the previous election held in 2021, the TMC won a decisive 213 seats, while the BJP secured 77 seats, leaving the Congress and Left Front without representation.