CM Mamata meets I-PAC’s Prateek Jain as TMC sets 250-seat target for 2026 Bengal polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently held a meeting with Prateek Jain, a key strategist from the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), as preparations for the 2026 Assembly elections gain momentum. According to sources, the discussion revolved around election strategies, organizational restructuring, and campaign planning. However, no official details of the meeting have been disclosed.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) has set a target of winning over 250 seats in the upcoming elections. Party leaders have been instructed to strengthen the grassroots structure, improve communication with voters, and mobilize local leaders ahead of the polls. Sources indicate that strategies for outreach, booth-level management, and voter engagement were key topics of discussion during the meeting.

While I-PAC has been assisting TMC with strategic inputs, the final decisions regarding campaign direction and organizational changes remain with Mamata Banerjee. A senior party leader stated that any restructuring within the party will take place only under her directives. The leadership is focused on refining election strategies, countering opposition narratives, and enhancing its presence across all constituencies.

TMC has reportedly started implementing measures to activate its party machinery ahead of the elections. Local units have been asked to engage more actively with voters, and district-level leaders have been given specific responsibilities. Party workers are being mobilized, and discussions on candidate selection and regional campaign plans have already begun. Mamata Banerjee has reiterated her confidence, stating, "We will win 250 seats."

With the elections still two years away, TMC has intensified its planning and groundwork. Meetings are being held at multiple levels to assess strengths and weaknesses, while efforts to address organizational challenges are underway. Sources suggest that the recent meeting between Mamata Banerjee and Prateek Jain is part of a broader strategy to fine-tune preparations well in advance of the 2026 elections.