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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.

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 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 Votes in Phase Two Assembly Elections

West Bengal's second phase of Assembly elections is being held across 142 seats in seven south Bengal districts, including Kolkata. About 3.21 crore voters are choosing among 1,448 candidates, making this a pivotal round in the overall state election.

Exit Polls Out for Five State Assembly Elections

Exit polls for five state assembly elections, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, have been published ahead of the May 4 result declaration. The polls carry a 3% margin of error and are not official results. Final seat counts will be confirmed on May 4.

BJP Exit Poll Edge May Move Regional Stocks

Exit polls predict a BJP edge in West Bengal and Assam, with markets likely to react selectively on open. State election results tend to move specific sectors rather than the broad index. Infrastructure, power, and real estate stocks with regional exposure are the ones to watch.

India Drops 9M Voters Ahead of West Bengal Poll

India's Election Commission dropped about 9 million voters, 10% of the total, from electoral rolls weeks before the West Bengal state election. A cut this large, this close to polling, is unusual and could face legal challenges from parties or voters. No breakdown of who was removed has been published.

Supreme Court Lets West Bengal Mass Transfer Stand

The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition challenging ECI's transfer of 63 IPS officers and 16 senior West Bengal officials, including the DGP and Chief Secretary, citing time constraints before the election. The refusal leaves the sweeping reshuffle intact and sets a precedent on judicial timing thresholds for pre

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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 goes to the polls in the second phase of Assembly election

West Bengal's second phase of Assembly elections is being held across 142 seats in seven south Bengal districts, including Kolkata. About 3.21 crore voters are choosing among 1,448 candidates, making this a pivotal round in the overall state election.

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

India drops 9m voters, or 10% of total, weeks before West Bengal poll

India's Election Commission dropped about 9 million voters, 10% of the total, from electoral rolls weeks before the West Bengal state election. A cut this large, this close to polling, is unusual and could face legal challenges from parties or voters. No breakdown of who was removed has been published.

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

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