West Bengal poll results: BJP scripts historic victory, crosses 200 seats

West Bengal Assembly election results: BJP crosses majority mark with strong gains, while TMC suffers losses as vote share dips and key regions swing towards BJP in 2026 polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 142 seats and leading in 66 others, according to Election Commission data. The result signals a major shift in the state’s political landscape and the possible end of the Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s 15-year rule.

 

The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC has secured 49 seats so far and is leading in 30 more.

 

Reacting to the results, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the BJP’s strong performance in West Bengal, saying “the Lotus blooms in West Bengal”, as the party moves closer to forming its first government in the state.

 

 

Vote share trends also highlight the shift, with the BJP’s support rising to around 45 per cent from 38 per cent in 2021, while the TMC’s share has fallen to about 40.94 per cent from 48 per cent. The gains for the BJP appear spread across regions, including north Bengal, Junglemahal and key urban and industrial areas, indicating wider electoral support.

  Counting began at 8 am for 293 of West Bengal’s 294 Assembly constituencies across 77 counting centres in 23 districts, under extensive security arrangements. The electoral battle will decide the fate of 2,926 candidates. 

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  West Bengal polls: Record voter turnout

 

West Bengal recorded one of its highest-ever voter turnouts, with 92.47 per cent participation across the two polling phases. The first phase, held on April 23, saw turnout at 93.19 per cent, while the second phase on April 29 also witnessed strong voter participation at 91.66 per cent. 

According to election officials, this marked the state's highest voter turnout since Independence. However, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls remained controversial, reducing the number of registered voters by nearly 11 per cent.

West Bengal elections: Main political battle

 

The central contest is between the ruling TMC and the BJP. Mamata Banerjee is seeking to return to power for a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP is aiming for its first-ever victory in the State. 

The Congress and CPI(M), once dominant in Bengal politics, are attempting to regain lost ground after suffering major setbacks in the previous Assembly election. Other parties, including All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), are also contesting selected seats. 

One of the most closely watched contests is in Bhabanipur, where Mamata Banerjee is seeking re-election. The seat remains politically significant, especially after concerns over voter list revisions.    READ | Kerala Assembly election results 2026: Early trends show Congress in lead

  Falta repoll ordered

The Election Commission has ordered repolling in all 285 polling booths of Falta constituency due to serious electoral violations reported during the second phase. The repoll is scheduled for May 21.

Exit poll projections

Exit polls suggested a closely fought contest between the TMC and the BJP. Surveys indicated the BJP could significantly expand its presence in the state. 

Peoples Pulse projected a stronger outcome for Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, predicting it would retain power with 177 to 187 seats, while the BJP was expected to secure 95 to 110 seats. Smaller parties were again forecast to win only a limited number of seats. In contrast, P-MARQ predicted a major breakthrough for the BJP, estimating it could win between 150 and 175 seats, while the TMC was projected to fall behind with 118 to 138 seats. 

Matrize forecast a much narrower contest, giving the BJP an edge with 146 to 161 seats, while the TMC was projected to secure between 125 and 140 seats. It also suggested other parties could win six to 10 seats. Similarly, JVC Exit Polls indicated a slight advantage for the BJP, predicting 138 to 159 seats for the party, compared to 131 to 152 seats for the TMC, with smaller parties expected to win very few constituencies.