India, April 26 -- As the first phase of the high-stakes West Bengal Assembly elections wraps up, the political spotlight has now moved decisively to the second phase slated for April 29, with parties actively fine-tuning their strategies in an increasingly dynamic electoral environment. A distinct trend is becoming visible in the campaign playbook of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is concentrating its efforts on constituencies that have a comparatively lower proportion of Muslim voters. This approach is consistent with strategies the party has previously deployed in states such as Assam and Bihar, where demographic considerations have significantly influenced electoral outcomes.

As per the 2011 Census, Muslims accounted for rou...