West Bengal Election Results 2026: The West Bengal results, which were awaited for the 2026 Assembly Elections, are going to begin as vote counting starts at 8:00 AM across the state.
As per the records, which indicate the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is taking the lead in several constituencies. Hence, it is likely to have a strong start for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's party.
As per the initial updates, counting is being held across 293 constituencies, with one seat (Falta) scheduled for later counting due to repolling.
West Bengal Election Results 2026: Vote Counting Begins Amid Tight Contest
The process of counting votes has started with postal ballots, followed by votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). As per exit polls, with a record voter turnout of over 92%, this election has become one of the most significant in the state's political history.
Security has been tightened at counting centers, and officials are closely monitoring each counting round.
West Bengal Election Results 2026: TMC Gains Initial Edge Amid Early Trends
As per early trends emerging from multiple constituencies, TMC appears to be leading, though the contest remains close with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
- TMC leading in several urban and rural seats
- BJP is showing strong competition in key battleground constituencies
- Left and Congress remain marginal in early rounds
The outcome will depend on later rounds of counting and strongholds like Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, and East Midnapore.
West Bengal Election Results 2026: Key Parties in the Fray
The 2026 West Bengal elections witnessed a multi-cornered contest:
- Trinamool Congress (TMC) - Led by Mamata Banerjee, aiming for another term
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - Seeking to form government for the first time in Bengal
- Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] & Left Front - Trying to regain lost ground
- Indian National Congress - Contesting independently this time
West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026: Key Candidates to Watch
Several high-profile candidates are shaping the election narrative:
- Mamata Banerjee (TMC) - Contesting from Bhabanipur
- Suvendu Adhikari (BJP) - Key challenger and prominent face
- Chandrima Bhattacharya (TMC) - Dum Dum Uttar
- Sourav Sikdar (BJP) - Dum Dum Uttar
- Dipsita Dhar (CPI-M) - Dum Dum Uttar
Other key constituencies include Nandigram, Kharagpur Sadar, Siliguri, and Tollygunge, which could influence the final result.
West Bengal Election Results 2021
- TMC: 213 seats (landslide victory)
- BJP: 77 seats
- Congress + Left: 0 seats
The 2021 election marked Mamata Banerjee's third consecutive term and a major setback for the BJP despite aggressive campaigning.
West Bengal Election Results 2016
- TMC: 211 seats
- Left Front: 32 seats
- Congress: 44 seats
- BJP: 3 seats
This election solidified TMC's dominance in the state and marked the decline of the Left.
What West Bengal 2026 Exit Polls Had Predicted
Most exit polls predicted a close fight between TMC and BJP, with some giving a slight edge to BJP, while others projected a TMC majority.
What to Expect?
While early trends suggest TMC is ahead, the situation can change as counting progresses through multiple rounds. The magic number to form a government is 148 seats out of 294.
As you all have eyes on whether Mamata Banerjee will secure another term or if the BJP can make a historic breakthrough in West Bengal.