Assembly Elections 2026: As Saffron wave rises in West Bengal, BJP issues map of NDA-ruled states

Kolkata: The resounding victory in West Bengal Election 2026 has once again increased the number of states governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or the NDA. Following this victory—which appears evident in the current trends—a 'Saffron government' is now in power across 22 states and Union Territories. Let us examine how the 'Saffron graph' on India's political map has shifted following the win in Bengal.

BJP or NDA in Which States?

The NDA or BJP currently holds power in the national capital, Delhi; in Uttar Pradesh—the state with the highest number of Lok Sabha seats; in neighboring Bihar; as well as in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Odisha, Gujarat, Assam, Goa, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur, Sikkim, and Meghalaya.

Did BJP Itself Post the 'Saffron Map'?

Following its conquest of Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) itself released a 'Saffron Map' via its official social media accounts. In its social media post, the BJP wrote: "From the heart of the nation to Bengal, this is not merely an expanding map; it represents the faith of a nation firmly resolved to achieve progress. From the North to the Northeast, the shift in political hues is now unmistakable and profound. Bengal is simply the newest chapter in a narrative that is already advancing with great momentum. Together, let us build a 'Developed India' by 2047."

How ​​Many Seats for Each Party According to Trends?

According to the official website of the Election Commission, candidates from the Bharatiya Janata Party are currently leading in over 190 seats.
The Trinamool Congress appears to be trailing significantly behind the BJP, with the party currently leading in a mere 94 seats. Voting for the 294 assembly seats in West Bengal was conducted in two phases. However, a re-poll has been declared for the Falta constituency among these seats.