BJP Wins Bengal; Adhikari Sworn In as First BJP CM
The BJP won 207 of 293 West Bengal Assembly seats, ending 15 years of TMC rule under Mamata Banerjee. Suvendu Adhikari is being sworn in as the state's first BJP Chief Minister.
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West Bengal Assembly Dissolved, Mamata Banerjee Steps Down
West Bengal's assembly and cabinet have been dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 state election process, ending Mamata Banerjee's tenure as Chief Minister. A new government will be formed once the winning party or coalition stakes a majority claim before the Governor.
BJP Edges Toward Historic Win in West Bengal
India's BJP is on course for a historic win in West Bengal, a state long held by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. A victory would mark a major shift in Indian politics, expanding BJP's reach into eastern India and weakening a key national opposition voice.
BJP Breaks Into Bengal, Reshaping Indian Political Map
Modi's BJP has made significant inroads into West Bengal, one of India's most politically resistant states long held by Mamata Banerjee's TMC. The gains could reduce BJP's dependence on Hindi-belt states and pressure TMC's national ambitions ahead of future elections.
BJP Wins West Bengal for First Time, Defeating TMC
The BJP has won West Bengal for the first time, defeating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress through a combination of religious polarisation and voter anti-incumbency. The win reshapes India's national political map and weakens Banerjee's standing as a potential opposition leader.
Mamata Urges TMC Workers to Hold as BJP Leads
Mamata Banerjee issued a video message mid-count urging TMC workers to stay at West Bengal bypoll counting centres and not lose morale. ECI data at the time showed BJP leading in several seats, prompting the appeal.
India State Vote Count Tests Modi's BJP Reach
Vote counting is underway in five Indian states, with West Bengal the central contest as Modi's BJP attempts to oust Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC government. Results will test BJP's ability to expand beyond its strongholds and affect Modi's political leverage on economic and trade challenges.
West Bengal 2026 Counting Begins, TMC vs BJP
Counting is underway for the West Bengal assembly election, with EVM rounds beginning after 8:30 AM. The result will decide whether Mamata Banerjee's TMC retains power or BJP secures a historic win in the state.
BJP Leads Exit Polls as India State Counts Begin
Vote counting has begun in key Indian state elections, with exit polls giving the BJP a slim lead over Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. The results will test Modi's ability to expand the BJP's state-level dominance against one of India's most resilient regional parties.
BJP Leads TMC in West Bengal 2026 Early Trends
Early vote-counting trends in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election show BJP ahead of the ruling TMC, though no result is final yet. A BJP win would end TMC's 15-year hold on the state and reshape the national political landscape ahead of future general elections.
West Bengal Counting Begins: TMC vs BJP Battle
Vote counting is underway in West Bengal, with TMC aiming to retain power and BJP targeting a historic first majority in the state. The Election Commission has enforced triple-layer security and QR-coded entry at all counting centres following a record voter turnout.
Modi Predicts BJP Win, Attacks Trinamool in Bengal
PM Modi declared at a public rally that West Bengal's mood favours a BJP win and said he will return for an oath-taking ceremony. He attacked the Trinamool Congress government over alleged syndicate networks, political violence, and economic decline in the state.
West Bengal Hits Record 93% Poll Turnout
West Bengal's two-phase assembly polling has hit a combined turnout of nearly 93%, the highest since Independence, with phase two alone recording 92.6%. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged BJP attempts to rig polling at her Bhabanipur seat. More phases remain, with all eyes on whether the turnout trend and
Exit Polls Show BJP Challenging TMC in West Bengal 2026
Exit polls for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections show BJP making significant inroads against Mamata Banerjee's TMC. Most surveys project a tighter race than 2021, when TMC swept 215 of 294 seats. Actual vote counting will confirm whether BJP can end TMC's 15-year hold on the state.
West Bengal Phase 2 Voting Opens, Mamata on Ballot
Phase 2 of West Bengal Assembly elections opens at 7 a.m., with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and over eight sitting ministers defending their seats. The results will directly shape the composition of the state government and Trinamool Congress's hold on power.
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West Bengal oath-taking LIVE: Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as first BJP CM today
The BJP won 207 of 293 West Bengal Assembly seats, ending 15 years of TMC rule under Mamata Banerjee. Suvendu Adhikari is being sworn in as the state's first BJP Chief Minister.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
West Bengal Assembly, Cabinet Dissolved; Mamata Banerjee No Longer CM
West Bengal's assembly and cabinet have been dissolved following the conclusion of the 2026 state election process, ending Mamata Banerjee's tenure as Chief Minister. A new government will be formed once the winning party or coalition stakes a majority claim before the Governor.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
India's ruling BJP looks on course to score historic win in West Bengal
India's BJP is on course for a historic win in West Bengal, a state long held by Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. A victory would mark a major shift in Indian politics, expanding BJP's reach into eastern India and weakening a key national opposition voice.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
Modi's BJP conquers Bengal, one of India's toughest political frontiers
Modi's BJP has made significant inroads into West Bengal, one of India's most politically resistant states long held by Mamata Banerjee's TMC. The gains could reduce BJP's dependence on Hindi-belt states and pressure TMC's national ambitions ahead of future elections.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
‘Hegemonic power’: How Modi’s BJP won India’s Bengal for the first time
The BJP has won West Bengal for the first time, defeating Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress through a combination of religious polarisation and voter anti-incumbency. The win reshapes India's national political map and weakens Banerjee's standing as a potential opposition leader.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
West Bengal Assembly results: Mamata Banerjee urges TMC nominees not to leave counting centres as ECI data shows BJP leading
Mamata Banerjee issued a video message mid-count urging TMC workers to stay at West Bengal bypoll counting centres and not lose morale. ECI data at the time showed BJP leading in several seats, prompting the appeal.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
India's Modi faces key test as vote count underway
Vote counting is underway in five Indian states, with West Bengal the central contest as Modi's BJP attempts to oust Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's TMC government. Results will test BJP's ability to expand beyond its strongholds and affect Modi's political leverage on economic and trade challenges.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
West Bengal Election Result 2026 Live Updates: Mamata Banerjee's TMC Looks To Retain Power, BJP Aims Historic Win
Counting is underway for the West Bengal assembly election, with EVM rounds beginning after 8:30 AM. The result will decide whether Mamata Banerjee's TMC retains power or BJP secures a historic win in the state.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Modi eyes milestone win as key Indian states begin vote counts
Vote counting has begun in key Indian state elections, with exit polls giving the BJP a slim lead over Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. The results will test Modi's ability to expand the BJP's state-level dominance against one of India's most resilient regional parties.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
West Bengal Election Result 2026: BJP Leads TMC In Early Trends
Early vote-counting trends in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election show BJP ahead of the ruling TMC, though no result is final yet. A BJP win would end TMC's 15-year hold on the state and reshape the national political landscape ahead of future general elections.
1mo ago · 2 min · Big Stories
West Bengal election results LIVE: TMC looks to retain power, BJP aims historic win after record turnout
Vote counting is underway in West Bengal, with TMC aiming to retain power and BJP targeting a historic first majority in the state. The Election Commission has enforced triple-layer security and QR-coded entry at all counting centres following a record voter turnout.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Mood of Bengal suggests BJP victory in polls, will return during oath-taking ceremony: PM Modi
PM Modi declared at a public rally that West Bengal's mood favours a BJP win and said he will return for an oath-taking ceremony. He attacked the Trinamool Congress government over alleged syndicate networks, political violence, and economic decline in the state.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
Record 92.6% turnout in West Bengal’s phase two poll; total State turnout highest since Independence
West Bengal's two-phase assembly polling has hit a combined turnout of nearly 93%, the highest since Independence, with phase two alone recording 92.6%. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged BJP attempts to rig polling at her Bhabanipur seat. More phases remain, with all eyes on whether the turnout trend and
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
West Bengal Exit Poll Results 2026: BJP To Finally Breach TMC Bastion, Say Most Surveys
Exit polls for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections show BJP making significant inroads against Mamata Banerjee's TMC. Most surveys project a tighter race than 2021, when TMC swept 215 of 294 seats. Actual vote counting will confirm whether BJP can end TMC's 15-year hold on the state.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
West Bengal Assembly polls Phase 2 LIVE: Voting set to begin at 7 a.m.
Phase 2 of West Bengal Assembly elections opens at 7 a.m., with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and over eight sitting ministers defending their seats. The results will directly shape the composition of the state government and Trinamool Congress's hold on power.
2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government
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