Decoding the 5 Ms that will decide the Bengal elections

As West Bengal gears up for Phase 2 elections tomorrow, panellists discuss the five Ms that will decide who will win the election in the state. The discussion focusses on the Chief Minister's popularity after 15 years in power, the Prime Minister's influence in state elections, the women's vote, the minority vote, and the impact of the voter verification exercise on migrant voters. The analysts debate whether the BJP can capitalise on anti-incumbency, polarisation, and welfare promises to breach the TMC citadel, or if the incumbent will retain the core voter base. The experts also examine the role of reverse migration and voter turnout in shaping the final results of this phase.