While the rest of Bengal is buzzing with election rallies, Bidhanpalli village in Ketugram remains eerily silent. With 500 registered voters, the village sees no wall graffiti, no banners, and no candidates. The reason? A treacherous one-kilometer trek through narrow muddy paths and a dilapidated bamboo bridge that disconnects the village from the mainland, especially during monsoons.

Residents allege that politicians only show up during elections to offer empty promises, leaving them to repair the broken bridge with their own money. Basic amenities like street lights and tap water remain a distant dream. While the TMC candidate claims that villagers receive government benefits and he intends to visit soon, the BJP candidate alleges that “political terror” and poor infrastructure prevent them from reaching the voters. For now, Bidhanpalli stands as a stark reminder of rural neglect in the middle of a high-octane election.