BJP has kickstarted its Bengal poll prep post-Durga Puja by deploying observers Bhupender Yadav and Biplab Deb to Kolkata. They’ll meet top state leaders and party workers as part of 2026 election planning. Meanwhile, TMC counters with a statewide Bijaya Sammilani outreach drive from October 5, led by Abhishek Banerjee and 50 key leaders, to strengthen grassroots connect.