As the mercury rises in West Bengal, so does the political temperature. With voting in the second phase of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 29, the spotlight has shifted to the heart of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s stronghold region: Kolkata and its surrounding urban belts. In a strategic departure from its rural narrative, centered on “infiltrators” and “identity”, the principal Opposition BJP has localised its city campaign in Kolkata , focusing squarely on urban infrastructure-related issues in the capital city. The BJP’s official social media handles have been relentless in highlighting the plight of public transport. A recent BJP post stated: “Not just weather-beaten roads, buses in Kolkata are in a state of disrepair. The time has come for Kolkata’s public road transport system to enter the 21st century. On May 4, buses will improve, roads will improve, and so will all our lives.” The counting of votes will take place on May 4.…