•Religion is emerging as a visible theme in West Bengal's election campaign narratives, with debates around a proposed Babri Mosque project and state-backed temple initiatives.
•Expelled TMC MLA Humayun Kabir launched a new political outfit and initiated work on a proposed Babri Mosque, openly admitting to doing 'politics with religion'.
•The state government is undertaking large religious and cultural projects like Durga Angan and Mahakal Temple, described as cultural initiatives but seen by critics as strategic political recalibration.
•Political parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, ISF, and CPI(M) are reacting to the religious discourse, with varying stances on its role in elections.
•Voters at 'cha addas' suggest that while religious optics are visible, governance and development may remain decisive factors, testing if faith-based mobilization gains stronger ground.
