{"id":209015,"date":"2026-03-20T13:24:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T07:54:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/?p=209015"},"modified":"2026-03-20T13:24:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T07:54:21","slug":"can-cpm-break-the-zero-jinx-explosive-public-opinion-poll-rocks-bengal-politics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsfed.in\/english\/can-cpm-break-the-zero-jinx-explosive-public-opinion-poll-rocks-bengal-politics\/","title":{"rendered":"Can CPM Break the &#8216;Zero&#8217; Jinx? Explosive Public Opinion Poll Rocks Bengal Politics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Left Front has officially unleashed its second wave of candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections. After announcing 192 names in the first phase, Left Front Chairman Biman Bose on Thursday declared candidates for an additional 32 seats. The list reflects a strategic blend of seasoned veterans and vibrant young faces, aimed at regaining their lost foothold in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the high-stakes battle of Bhawanipur, the CPM has fielded advocate Sreejib Biswas, while Professor Partha Pratim Biswas will contest from Tollygunge. Jadavpur University researcher Afrin Begum (Shilpi) has been nominated for the Ballygunge seat. The list also features heavyweights like former MP and physician Pulin Bihari Baske from Nayagram and state committee member Himangshu Das from Khejuri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The burning question remains: Will this blend of &#8216;new and old&#8217; help CPM break its zero-seat streak in the Assembly? According to a massive public opinion poll conducted on journalist Suman De\u2019s social media platforms, the road ahead looks bumpy. A significant 60% of voters believe the strategy won&#8217;t change the party&#8217;s fate, while 38% remain optimistic about a comeback. 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