India, Dec. 14 -- West Bengal's political landscape is gradually tilting toward religion-driven narratives, with multiple parties aligning themselves with specific communities in an attempt to consolidate vote banks. However, the challenge remains - no political force can afford to alienate other religious groups while aspiring to secure power in a state known for its diverse electorate.

This shift became evident earlier this week when Humayun Kabir - expelled from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) - announced that he would launch his own political party ahead of the Assembly elections scheduled for May-June 2026. Kabir claimed that he would contest all Muslim-dominated constituencies and predicted that no party would be able to form the next...