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Vote Counting Commences in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

  • May 4, 2026
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Vote Counting Commences in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

The eagerly awaited counting of votes for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections commenced this morning at 8 AM. As the political landscape brims with anticipation, early trends from the counting process are being closely monitored by party leaders and voters alike. This election season saw an unprecedented voter turnout of 92.4%, a testament to the heightened political engagement among the populace.

This year’s elections were held in two phases on April 23 and April 29, where voters had the opportunity to express their political preferences in a competitive atmosphere. The exit polls have generated a whirlwind of speculation, with differing predictions regarding the future of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the principal opposition party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). TMC’s chief, Mamata Banerjee, dismissed the exit poll results as “fabricated,” alleging that they aimed to undermine her party’s morale.

In order to secure a majority in the 294-member Assembly, either a party or an alliance must clinch at least 148 seats. However, it is noteworthy that as of today, votes from only 293 constituencies are being counted. The Election Commission has mandated a repolling in the Falta Assembly constituency due to what it described as “severe electoral offences,” with the repolling scheduled for May 21 and the counting of those votes slated for May 24. This mandate follows a similar decision to conduct repolling at 15 booths in the Diamond Harbour and Magrahat constituencies, based on reports from election officials and observers regarding irregularities.

Since 2011, the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC has been at the helm of West Bengal’s governance. Over the years, the political opposition has evolved, transitioning from the Left Front to the BJP, which gained significant ground in the state in recent years. In the 2021 elections, the BJP made a notable impact by securing 77 seats against TMC’s 215, marking a shift in West Bengal’s political dynamics.

As the vote counting progresses, all eyes are on the outcome that will shape the future of governance in West Bengal. With the stakes high, it remains to be seen whether the TMC will maintain its stronghold or if the BJP will further consolidate its influence in the state.

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