BJP announces first list of 144 candidates for West Bengal Elections

The Bhartiya Janata Party has announced the first list of 144 candidates for the West Bengal legislative assembly elections 2026 for 294 seats on Monday.

West Bengal's polls are scheduled for 23rd and 29th April 2026 in two phases, with results on May 4, pitting the BJP against the ruling Trinamool Congress in a high-stakes battle.

The first list of candidates came after the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the poll schedule for four states and one Union Territory, including West Bengal, on Sunday.