On the opening day of nominations for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, 78 candidates submitted their papers across constituencies, formally setting the electoral process in motion.
Election Commission officials confirmed that aspirants from major political parties as well as independent candidates were among those filing nominations.
The nomination window will remain open for several days, followed by scrutiny and withdrawal phases as per the official schedule.
Political observers noted that the strong turnout on day one reflects the competitive nature of the upcoming polls, which are expected to witness high-stakes contests across the state.
With nominations underway, campaigning is expected to intensify as parties outline their agendas and strategies ahead of the Assembly elections.
