17/03/2026
🧑💼 About Naushad Siddiqui & ISF
Naushad Siddiqui is the Chairman of Indian Secular Front (ISF)
ISF was founded in 2021 by Abbas Siddiqui and is based in West Bengal �
Wikipedia
Naushad is currently the only MLA (Bhangar seat) from ISF
🗳️ 2026 West Bengal Election – Key Points
📌 1. Alliance & Strategy
ISF is likely to fight with Left Front alliance (CPM etc.) �
Wikipedia +1
Talks are ongoing for seat sharing
ISF demand: around 45 seats
Left Front offer: about 25 seats �
AajTak Bangla
Main aim: anti-TMC & anti-BJP vote split avoid करना
📊 2. Seat Expectation (Naushad claim)
Naushad Siddiqui said: 👉 ISF can reach “double digit seats” (10+) in 2026 �
AajTak Bangla
🧾 3. Candidate Plan
ISF preparing candidates in multiple areas
Example:
East Burdwan → at least 7 seats planned �
The Statesman
Final candidate list still evolving (seat-sharing pending)
🗳️ 4. Election Symbol Issue
ISF does not yet have permanent symbol
Naushad applied to Election Commission for permanent symbol before 2026 election �
Anandabazar Patrika
Without recognition → party uses temporary/free symbols
⚖️ 5. Political Issues & Controversy
Naushad Siddiqui was:
Summoned by Election authorities over voter-roll issues �
Hindusthan Samachar
Shows rising political tension before election
🔥 6. Main Political Position
ISF positioning:
Against TMC (Trinamool Congress)
Against BJP
Wants third alternative (Left + ISF + Congress type)
📈 Overall Situation (Simple Summary)
ISF is a small but growing party
Strong influence in:
Minority areas
South Bengal (like Bhangar, Hooghly)
2026 election goal: 👉 Become kingmaker / strong opposition force
⚠️ Reality Check
Currently ISF has only 1 MLA
Growth depends on:
Alliance success
Seat-sharing
Ground support
✅ Conclusion: Naushad Bhaijaan is trying to expand ISF in 2026 election with Left alliance, aiming for 10+ seats, but final success will depend on alliance and voter support.
If you want, I can give: 👉 Full ISF candidate list
👉 Bhangar seat details
👉 Prediction: ISF जीत पाएगा या नहीं
