<h1>TMC to Contest 2026 West Bengal Elections Solo, Criticizes BJP's Alleged Anti-Bengal Policies and Budget Bias</h1> The TMC has confirmed its intention to contest the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections independently, adhering to its 'Ekla Chalo' policy, despite being part of the opposition INDIA bloc at the national level. The TMC leadership criticized the BJP for its alleged 'anti-Bengal' policies, accusing the central government of withholding funds and engaging in political discrimination against the state. The party dismissed the notion that an alliance with Congress would have significantly altered past election outcomes. TMC also criticized the Union Budget, claiming it favored certain states over Bengal, and accused the BJP of suppressing opposition voices in legislative matters.