In a bold electoral gambit, Trinamool Congress has rolled out its powerhouse roster of 40 star campaigners for the crucial second phase of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tops the list, joined by a galaxy of party stalwarts, celebrities, and rising stars, all cleared by the Election Commission.
The official submission came via a letter from Subrata Bakshi, TMC Vice President, to the poll panel authorities. With voting in phase one on April 23 and phase two on April 29, followed by counting on May 4, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the 142 seats in focus.
Prominent names include Abhishek Banerjee, the party’s general secretary; ministers like Firhad Hakim and Arup Biswas; MPs such as Mahua Moitra and Kirti Azad; and actors-turned-politicos like Deepak Adhikari (Dev), Satabdi Roy, and Sayantika Banerjee. Veterans like Shatrughan Sinha and Babul Supriyo add national heft, while cricketer Yusuf Pathan brings sports glamour.
Others in the fray: Chandrima Bhattacharya, Kalyan Banerjee, Dr. Shashi Panja, Bratya Basu, Nusrat Jahan, Raj Chakraborty, and Anubrata Mandal, ensuring a mix of experience, charisma, and regional connect. This lineup is no accident—it’s a meticulously crafted strategy to amplify TMC’s message across diverse demographics.
Mamata Banerjee’s enduring popularity, coupled with Abhishek’s youth appeal, forms the nucleus. Celebrity endorsements from Dev, Nusrat, and Koel Mallick could energize youth and urban voters, while local leaders fortify rural strongholds.
As campaigns kick off, TMC aims to leverage this star brigade to outshine rivals, painting a picture of unstoppable momentum. West Bengal’s political landscape braces for a spectacle where fame meets fervor in the race for power.
