Muslim voters play a central role in West Bengal’s electoral dynamics, accounting for about 27 percent of the state’s population. Their presence is particularly strong in politically decisive districts such as Murshidabad, Malda, North Dinajpur, and parts of South Bengal. According to BBC correspondent Soutik Biswas, Muslim populations exceed 30 percent in around 88 of the state’s 294 constituencies, making their votes crucial in determining electoral outcomes.
The 2021 election underscored this influence when the Trinamool Congress won 75 of 85 Muslim-majority seats, signaling strong consolidation behind Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. For the Bharatiya Janata Party, gaining power in Bengal depends on dividing or weakening this voter bloc while uniting Hindu votes. Biswas noted that issues such as “infiltration,” border districts, and demographic change featured prominently in BJP’s campaign.
The current election has become more contentious, with critics alleging that a controversial voter list revision disproportionately affected Muslim voters in several districts, raising concerns about fairness and representation.
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