BJP set to post best-ever tally in Bengal on orthodox Hindu, tribal votes

TMC was leading in only 23 seats due to factors like anti-incumbency, anti-Muslim sentiments and displeasure of voters at the grassroot level. It had sent 34 legislators in 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is headed to post its best-ever tally in West Bengal, thanks to a surge of votes from northern and western Bengal, backed by orthodox Hindus and tribals in face of anti-incumbency factor against the Trinamool Congress (TMC).

At the time of going to the press, the BJP, in West Bengal had won six seats and maintained lead over another 12 – taking the total estimated seat count to 18.

On the other hand, the TMC faced disappointment as it managed to win 12 seats while maintain a lead in another 10 seats taking the total estimated count