Kolkata : As the political battle intensifies ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, several issues are shaping the electoral narrative, including the question of Bengali identity (asmita), the influence of the Matua community, and rising dissatisfaction among urban voters. The ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are both focusing heavily on these themes as they attempt to consolidate support across different