West Bengal polls: TMC sets in motion a generational shift; only 1 of 4 on candidates’ list a senior citizen
TNN / Mar 19, 2026, 07:31 (IST)
Trinamool Congress has significantly reduced its senior citizen candidates to 25% for the assembly polls, a shift from 42.4% in 2021, signaling a generational change. While retaining experienced leaders in key roles, the party has introduced many younger faces, including professionals and second-generation politicians, to revitalize its electoral strategy.