West Bengal Assembly election 2026: Voters seek better roads, schools

In the bustling heart of Kolkata, residents of Central Kolkata say daily life is increasingly shaped by long-standing civic challenges, even as the state gears up for crucial Assembly elections.

With the West Bengal Assembly polls approaching, voters in this densely populated constituency are calling for visible and immediate improvements to their living conditions. For many, the focus is less on political rhetoric and more on practical solutions to everyday problems.

Central Kolkata, known for its packed residential blocks, markets, workshops and small factories, has struggled for decades with infrastructure stress. Residents point to overcrowded classrooms in local schools, deteriorating and narrow roads, and irregular supply of essential services as persistent concerns.

Several locals say that civic amenities have failed to keep pace with the growing population. They argue that road repairs, better drainage, and upgraded public facilities should be prioritised to ease daily hardships.

At the same time, some residents acknowledge the state government’s initiatives in developing community amenities and welfare infrastructure, saying certain improvements have brought relief to sections of the population.

As voters across West Bengal prepare to elect 294 members to the state Assembly in the coming month, the electorate in Central Kolkata will be closely watching which party offers concrete plans to modernise infrastructure and manage the space crunch in one of the city’s most crowded constituencies.