India, April 21 -- As campaigning for the April 23 assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal enters its final stretch, major political parties have intensified efforts to mobilise voters and secure an edge in the high-stakes contest. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress, Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and other players have sharpened their attacks, targeting rivals across multiple fronts in a bid to sway electorates.

In line with Election Commission guidelines, campaigning will conclude on April 21, two days ahead of polling. All 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu will vote in a single phase on April 23. In West Bengal, polling will be held in two phases, with 152 constituencies voting on April 23 an...