‘If people vote without fear, we will win’: Senior CPI(M) leader, Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya confident of Left’s chances in Bengal polls

As the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) and its Left Front allies prepare for the upcoming 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections, senior CPI(M) leader Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya expressed confidence that the party can perform strongly if voters are allowed to exercise their rights freely.

Bhattacharya, who has been nominated as the CPI(M) candidate from Jadavpur, shared his views on the political contest and the importance of a free and fair voting environment.

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‘Election will be fiercely contested’

Speaking to Ei Samay, Bhattacharya said that elections are naturally intense contests, but the outcome ultimately depends on whether people are able to vote without fear or obstacles.

Bhattacharya shared, “The election contest will always be intense and fiercely fought; there is no room for any doubt about that. Therefore, if people are able to cast their votes fearlessly and without obstruction, their true opinions will be reflected."

"We hope that people will overcome every kind of obstacle to exercise their rights and express their views freely. If people are able to express their opinions freely, there is no doubt that we will win," he added.

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The CPI(M) and other Left Front constituents recently announced their candidate list for the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, fielding several leaders across key constituencies as part of their early electoral strategy.

Other notable nominees

Among other notable nominations, CPI(M)'s Simanta Chatterjee will contest from Durgapur Purba, and Pravas Sain from Durgapur Paschim. In Asansol Dakshin, CPI(M) has fielded Shilpi Chakraborty, while AIFB's Bhabani Acharya will contest from Kulti.

However, CPI(M) leader Shatarup Ghosh was not named the candidate from Kasba, unlike the last three elections. Veteran party leader Dipu Das has replaced him as the candidate.