2016–2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly by-elections
2016–2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly by-elections
The 2016–2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly by-elections were a series of electoral contests held to fill vacant seats in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly between 2016 and 2021. The by-elections occurred in the context of changing political dynamics in West Bengal, characterized by the dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the rising influence of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Significant by-elections took place in various constituencies, addressing seats vacated due to resignations, deaths, or party-switching. These by-elections were crucial in gauging public sentiment ahead of the 2021 assembly elections, reflecting shifting allegiances and the evolving political landscape in the state.