Four states, four CMs: Elections 2026 show chehra still matters the most
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Four state Assembly elections show Chief Ministers are the primary focus rather than parties. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin, and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee are central to their campaigns. Pre-poll surveys suggest three CMs may return to power. Sarma successfully transitioned from Congress to BJP. Stalin has grown in personal standing despite corruption accusations against his party. Vijayan faces Congress and BJP challenges at eighty-one years old.
Key Entities
Himanta Biswa SarmaPinarayi VijayanM K StalinMamata BanerjeeAssamKeralaTamil NaduWest BengalBJPCongressDMK2026 Assembly Elections