West Bengal polls: Coal economy, identity politics shape contest in Asansol Dakshin

Asansol Dakshin gears up for a crucial 2026 West Bengal assembly election. Key issues include the declining coal economy, illegal mining, and identity politics. The BJP aims to retain the seat, while the TMC seeks to regain ground. Land subsidence and demographic shifts also influence the electoral landscape.

West Bengal polls: Coal economy, identity politics shape contest in Asansol Dakshin
Asansol Dakshin gears up for a crucial 2026 West Bengal assembly election. Key issues include the declining coal economy, illegal mining, and identity politics. The BJP aims to retain the seat, while the TMC seeks to regain ground. Land subsidence and demographic shifts also influence the electoral landscape.