2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election
The 2016 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election was held in a single phase on April 4, 2016, to elect 294 members of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly. This election was significant as it took place against the backdrop of the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, seeking to secure a second consecutive term in power after a landslide victory in 2011. The major opposition parties included the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Indian National Congress, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), among others. The election was characterized by intense campaigning, political rallies, and significant issues such as governance, development, and social welfare. Ultimately, the AITC achieved a decisive victory, retaining its majority in the assembly.