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Early trends indicate a decisive lead for BJP, far ahead of the majority mark, leaving TMC struggling to retain ground.
May 4, 2026: Early counting trends in West Bengal suggest a dramatic political shift, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) making deeper inroads than expected. The party is leading in around 187 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark of 148 in the 294-member assembly, indicating a strong push towards forming the government.
In contrast, the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, appears to be struggling in early trends. The party is trailing significantly and may find it difficult to even secure half of the seats it had won in the previous election, marking a sharp reversal in its electoral fortunes.
While these numbers are based on initial counting and could shift as more EVM data is processed, the current trend points to a major political churn in the state. If sustained, this saffron surge could redefine the political landscape of Bengal, ending TMC’s dominance and marking a historic breakthrough for the BJP.