Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP heading to form government in West Bengal for the first time

The latest trends indicate a significant lead for the BJP, which has already crossed the halfway mark with over 155 seats. Meanwhile, the ruling TMC is trailing behind with 124 seats, according to early counts.

Post Published By: Sujata Biswal

Updated : 4 May 2026, 11:44 AM IST

PM Modi leading a roadshow in West Bengal

Kolkata: In a historic turn of events, the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections have set the stage for a high-stakes battle that could mark a monumental shift in the state's political landscape. For the first time since India's independence, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to challenge the dominance of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and form a government in West Bengal.

Counting of votes is underway for 293 (294) seats, as Bengal heads into verdict today, awaiting with bated breath to see whether the TMC manages to hold on to power or the BJP makes a historic breakthrough and claims the State for the first time.

Latest Trends

The latest trends indicate a significant lead for the BJP, which has already crossed the halfway mark with over 155 seats. Meanwhile, the ruling TMC is trailing behind with 124 seats, according to early counts.