West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live Updates: In a historic breakthrough, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is all set for a massive victory in West Bengal, as it has emerged victorious in as many as 15 seats while it is leading on 185 other assembly constituencies. With the current scenario in the election results, this can be a massive setback for incumbent Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has till now recorded victory in just five seats and is leading on 82 others in West Bengal.The results of 293 out of 294 assembly seats of West Bengal will be declared today on May 4. Polling in Bengal was held in two phases on April 23 and 29.
Jaipur: Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, along with other party leaders, celebrated the party's performance in West Bengal and Assam elections.
#WATCH | Jaipur | Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, along with other party leaders, celebrate the party's performance in West Bengal and Assam elections. pic.twitter.com/VcRcahZDvh
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
New Delhi: On the BJP-NDA's performance in the Assembly elections in 4 states and 1 UT, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said, "This is the victory of the policies of the party...They abused the 'Sanatan Dharma'...The fear lost in Bengal and the trust of PM Modi won in West Bengal..."
#WATCH | Delhi | On the BJP-NDA's performance in the Assembly elections in 4 states and 1 UT, Union Minister Giriraj Singh says, "This is the victory of the policies of the party...They abused the 'Sanatan Dharma'...The fear lost in Bengal and the trust of PM Modi won in West… pic.twitter.com/7RC1FgxDLA
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Noida: On BJP's lead in West Bengal assembly elections, Jagadguru Swami Shri Satishacharya Ji Maharaj says, "I congratulate all the Hindus and Sanatanis who showed this courage... Sanatana has won at a place where Hindus could not keep their sisters and daughters safe... This is the new and developed India..."
#WATCH | Noida, UP: On BJP's lead in West Bengal assembly elections, Jagadguru Swami Shri Satishacharya Ji Maharaj says, "I congratulate all the Hindus and Sanatanis who showed this courage... Sanatana has won at a place where Hindus could not keep their sisters and daughters… pic.twitter.com/dHxFpdf0pu
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Delhi: On West Bengal Election Results, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat says, "This massive victory of Bengal has not happened because of a single day. This victory has happened because of Mamata Banerjee's dictatorial nature, corrupt government and systems that neglect the public in the last 15 years... The people of Bengal realised that she (Mamata Banerjee) is not working herself and even if the central government is giving any scheme, she is not allowing its benefits to reach them... Many thanks to the people of Bengal."
#WATCH | Delhi | On West Bengal Election Results, BJP MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat says, "This massive victory of Bengal has not happened because of a single day. This victory has happened because of Mamata Banerjee's dictatorial nature, corrupt government and systems that neglect the… https://t.co/BOIqfiogSp pic.twitter.com/JY23RXIxRZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Dehradun: Addressing a celebration event after BJP's lead in West Bengal and Assam assembly elections, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Today is a very grand and historic moment. The BJP government has been formed for the third consecutive time in Assam. In Bengal, such a moment has come after the country's independence that the entire state has turned saffron... From Gangotri to Ganga Sagar, only saffron is waving..."
#WATCH | Dehradun | Addressing a celebration event after BJP's lead in West Bengal and Assam assembly elections, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said, "Today is a very grand and historic moment. The BJP government has been formed for the third consecutive time in… pic.twitter.com/1QVJIQSxIT
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Siliguri: On West Bengal Election Results, TMC candidate, Goutam Deb said, "... This is a manufactured match, manipulated by the Election Commission. We found the postal box left open. After our complaint, counting began, and other parties also lodged complaints. Boxes without seals or covers were found. This is clear evidence of tampering and fabrication... We have already submitted a written complaint with all documents to our party headquarters..."
#WATCH | Siliguri, WB: On West Bengal Election Results, TMC candidate, Goutam Deb says, "... This is a manufactured match, manipulated by the Election Commission. We found the postal box left open. After our complaint, counting began, and other parties also lodged complaints.… pic.twitter.com/53fU3sRciC
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Kolkata: A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi arrived at the BJP office as the party edged towards victory in the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, says, "... I have walked all the way from Jagannath Puri, and today I have reached Kolkata. I feel very happy—after 15 years, a BJP government is being formed here... Didi’s dominance has ended. Now, young people will get jobs, women will find employment, and most importantly, the fear of casteism and intimidation will disappear... I travel across India on foot in Gandhi’s attire... Today I have reached Kolkata."
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: A man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi arrived at the BJP office as the party edged towards victory in the Bengal assembly election, says, "... I have walked all the way from Jagannath Puri, and today I have reached Kolkata. I feel very happy—after 15… pic.twitter.com/fzaDoFp5Js
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Kolkata: A BJP worker enjoying fish curry and rice as the party is currently leading on 197 seats, speaks on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's statement that the BJP won't allow meat if the party comes to power in the state, "That was a complete lie. She was trying to misguide the people of Bengal. People have exposed her lies..."
#WATCH | Kolkata | A BJP worker enjoying fish curry and rice as the party is currently leading on 197 seats, speaks on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's statement that the BJP won't allow meat if the party comes to power in the state, "That was a complete lie. She was trying to… https://t.co/pedLjgFk1x pic.twitter.com/1CZ1M5b1ej
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
TMC chairperson and outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at Sakhawat Memorial counting hall in Kolkata as counting of votes is underway. BJP is currently leading on 194 seats, way past the majority mark.
#WATCH | TMC chairperson and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee arrives at Sakhawat Memorial counting hall in Kolkata as counting of votes is underway.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
BJP is currently leading on 194 seats, way past the majority mark. pic.twitter.com/3U52YjrO42
Kolkata: Mamata Banerjee has arrived at the Sakhawat Memorial Counting Hall in Kolkata, where the counting of votes is underway.
#WATCH | TMC chairperson and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on her way to Sakhawat Memorial counting hall in Kolkata as counting of votes is underway
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
BJP is currently leading on 193 seats, way past the majority mark. pic.twitter.com/yRxUmcBcOk
Kolkata: The BJP has secured victory in three additional seats as well. Bharat Kumar Chhetri from the Kalimpong seat, Karfa Soumen from the Bhatar seat, and Agnimitra Paul from Asansol South have registered victories.
Kolkata: As soon as trends from the Bengal Assembly elections signaled a resounding victory for the BJP, the state administrative machinery suddenly shifted into high-alert mode. Several key government offices, including the State Secretariat, 'Nabanna', have been transformed into virtual fortresses for security reasons. The deployment of central security forces has been stepped up, and every movement is being closely monitored.
Kolkata: Amidst the vote counting for the Bengal elections, results for two seats have emerged. On the Bhagabangola seat, Trinamool Congress candidate Reyat Hossain Sarkar has registered a victory. Meanwhile, from the Monteswar seat, the BJP's Saikat Panja has secured a win.
New Delhi: Taking a sharp jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Shiv Sena leader Shaina NC stated that the Bharatiya Janata Party is in a position to form the government in the state following a historic surge in its political presence. She remarked, "The time has now come for Mamata Banerjee to sit at home."
Kolkata: Amidst the vote counting for the Bengal Assembly elections, which commenced on Monday, Trinamool Congress leaders have expressed apprehensions of ‘irregularities’ as several of the party's candidates trail behind. These trends have sparked concern among Trinamool workers and supporters.
New Delhi: BJP Leader Sambit Patra shared a video on Instagram on the trends of Bengal elections and wrote, “Mood Right Now! ” There is excitement in BJP camp due to increase in trends, celebratory atmosphere on social media also
Kolkata: BJP workers raised 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans outside Mamata Banerjee's residence in Kolkata.
#WATCH | West Bengal Elections 2026 | BJP workers raise slogans of 'Jai Shree Ram' outside the residence of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/mkJmm12dVm
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Kolkata: A clash broke out at the Rashtraguru Surendranath counting center in Barrackpore, West Bengal. Security personnel are present at the scene.
#WATCH | Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas: A scuffle broke out at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre in West Bengal
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Security personnel are present at the scene. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/h5a94Bpt3j
Kolkata: An unusual buzz was witnessed today at CPI(M) offices, stretching from Kolkata all the way to the districts. As the early trends began to trickle in starting this morning, the gathering of party workers steadily grew. Interestingly, even though the CPI(M) itself does not hold a decisive lead in these trends, an atmosphere of celebration prevails.
Despite the BJP gaining a lead in the trends for the West Bengal Assembly elections, Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee refused to concede defeat on Monday. Banerjee, who is seeking to return to power for a fourth term, urged party workers and supporters to exercise patience and clarified that since the vote counting is still underway, one should wait for the final results.
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah has been receiving minute-by-minute updates on the vote counting since morning from the BJP office located in Salt Lake, Kolkata. A victory celebration is scheduled for 6:30 PM at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, which will be attended by PM Modi.
Kolkata: Among the ministers in the Mamata government, including Sujit Bose, Shashi Panja, Moloy Ghatak, Manas Bhunia, and Siddiqullah Chowdhury, several are trailing; similarly, among the MLAs, Debashis Kumar, actress Sayantika Banerjee, and Krishna Kalyani are also behind. In Bidhannagar, Fire Services Minister Sujit Bose is trailing by 4,200 votes; BJP's Roopa Ganguly is leading in Sonarpur South; and in Jorasanko, BJP's Vijay Ojha is ahead by 9,437 votes.
Kolkata: Chairs and vehicles were vandalized following a clash near the counting center located at Asansol Engineering College. Security personnel are present at the scene.
Kolkata: Trends indicate that the BJP is securing a massive lead. Amidst this, Mamata Banerjee has released a video statement. She asserted that the TMC would emerge victorious once the final results are declared. Mamata appealed to her party workers not to leave the vote-counting centers. She alleged that the counting process has been deliberately slowed down in the constituencies where her party is leading.
জরুরি বার্তা pic.twitter.com/Uc82oihwEL
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 4, 2026
Chandrima Bhattacharya, a minister in the Trinamool government, asked: "Why is there a delay in the vote counting? Why have only two rounds of counting been completed in several places so far?"
Kolkata: In the trends of assembly elections, the BJP has gone far ahead of the majority figure. ECI trends have shown an increase in 173 seats. Meanwhile, there is an atmosphere of celebration outside the BJP office.
#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: Celebrations outside the BJP office in Kolkata as the party crosses the majority mark in the state.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
As per the ECI trends, BJP is leading at 173 seats pic.twitter.com/JWjjCFJFdQ
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal stated, "I have instructed the district magistrates (DMs) that no permission is to be granted for victory processions today. Permissions will be granted starting tomorrow. These permissions will be issued by the respective police stations. Our objective is to maintain peace. This marks the first time that no incidents of violence have occurred, neither during the elections nor during the vote counting today. I appeal to the people to maintain peace."
Kolkata: The BJP is leading on 40 out of the 54 seats in North Bengal, its strongest stronghold. The BJP is ahead on all seats in the Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri districts, while the Trinamool Congress is leading on only one seat in the Cooch Behar district.
Kolkata: On West Bengal's Balagarh seat, the BJP's Sumana Sarkar is ahead by 4,941 votes following the first round. In Arambagh, after the fifth round, Hemanta Bag maintains a lead of 24,733 votes. In Jangipara, Prosenjit Bag is leading by 9,942 votes after the second round, while on the Tarakeswar seat, Santu Pan holds a slender lead of 1,084 votes.
Kolkata: CM Mamata Banerjee establishes a lead of 898 votes in Bhabanipur; Suvendu Adhikari leads by 7,698 votes in Nandigram.
Kolkata: There is celebration among BJP workers over the lead of candidate Dilip Ghosh from the Kharagpur Sadar seat in the initial trends of vote counting.
VIDEO | West Bengal Election Results: BJP workers celebrate as Kharagpur Sadar candidate Dilip Ghosh leads in early trends of counting.#WestBengalPollResults2026 #Results2026WithPTI #AssemblyElectionResults2026
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026
(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/NBjBB7nPVI
Kolkata: BJP surges well ahead of the majority mark, dealing a blow to the TMC; Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee herself trails in her home constituency of Bhabanipur. The BJP is leading in 167 seats, the TMC in 116, Congress in 5, the Left in 2, and others in 3.
Kolkata: From Kolkata's Jorasanko constituency, BJP candidate Vijay Ojha is ahead by 2,537 votes; in Howrah North, BJP's Umesh Rai leads by 2,500 votes.
Firhad Hakim, a senior minister in the TMC government, leads by 9,938 votes in the Muslim-majority Kolkata Port constituency; Minister Sujit Bose trails by 117 votes; and from Maniktala, BJP's Tapas Roy is ahead by 3,030 votes.
Kolkata: As of 10:45 AM, the trends in Bengal show the BJP leading in 161 seats, followed by the TMC in 121, the Left in 3, and the Congress in 5. In Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari has established a lead of 1,558 votes over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, while in Nandigram, Suvendu is ahead by 3,150 votes.
Kolkata: Suvendu Adhikari leads from Bhawanipur by 1558 votes, second round ends. Mamta Banerjee is trailing behind.
West Bengal: Former hockey captain Bharat Kumar Chhetri has got lead by 1118 votes.
Kolkata: Bengal BJP in-charge Mangal Pandey said- If Mamata Banerjee government had run Bengal properly in 15 years, the situation of her party would not have been like this today. The people of Bengal were fed up with his misrule. An atmosphere of fear was created among the people. It is clear from the trends that the people of Bengal have come out of fear. The Election Commission is keeping an eye on everything. A double engine government will be formed in Bengal.
Kolkata: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is ahead from Bhawanipur by more than 2000 votes. She was lagging behind in the initial trends.
Kolkata: Before the results in Bengal, BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari said that I have three times lead. Anti-incumbency is trending in Bengal. I will talk after 11 o'clock. He said that the results of South Bengal will change. BJP is leading in Muslim dominated booths.
Kolkata: BJP is doing wonders in Bengal. In the initial trends, Mamata Banerjee is lagging behind from Bhawanipur. Suvendu Adhikari is leading.
Delhi: As the counting of votes for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry assembly elections begins, Jalebis are being made at the BJP headquarters in Delhi. Counting of votes is also taking place today for the by-elections held on seven assembly seats in five states.
#WATCH दिल्ली: असम, केरल, तमिलनाडु, पश्चिम बंगाल और पुडुचेरी विधानसभा चुनावों की वोटों की गिनती शुरू होने के साथ ही दिल्ली में भाजपा मुख्यालय में जलेबियां बनाई जा रही हैं।
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) May 4, 2026
पांच राज्यों की सात विधानसभा सीटों पर हुए उपचुनावों की भी आज मतगणना हो रही है। pic.twitter.com/i6UpiPf6R1
Official Election Commission trends |
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Assam: BJP leads on 1 of the total 126 seats (Bimal Borah leading in Tingkhong)
Keralam: Congress leads on 2 of the total 140 seats (Rajan Pallan leading in Thrissur, Nattakom Suresh leading in Ettumanoor)
Tamil Nadu: TVK leads on 1 of… pic.twitter.com/jcV1rSuOKY
Arjun Singh, BJP candidate from Noapara assembly constituency of North 24 Parganas, said that till now neither the candidates nor the election agents have reached the counting center and they are announcing that they are going to open the strong room. This is an attempt to cheat. We will complain about it right away. We are going to the Observer.
#WATCH | West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | North 24 Parganas: BJP candidate from the Noapara Assembly constituency, Arjun Singh, says, "... Till now the candidate or the election agent has not reached the counting centre, and they are making announcements that they are… pic.twitter.com/XedabsJu56
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
As of 08:35 am, the BJP-led NDA was leading in 24 Assembly seats in Assam. Of those, the saffron party was ahead in 23 constituencies and its ally, the AGP, was leading on 1. Meanwhile, the Congress and its ally, the RD, were ahead on 4 and 1 seats respectively.
As of 08:20 am, just 20 minutes into the counting of votes, the BJP-led NDA was leading on 12 Assembly seats in Assam. Meanwhile, the Congress was ahead on only 1 seat.
Counting of postal ballots will start from 8 am in Bhawanipur, Mamata Banerjee's seat in Bengal, and only postal ballots will be counted for the first half hour. After this, counting of EVMs will also start from 8:30 am. After this, counting of both postal ballots and EVMs will continue simultaneously.
Before the results in Bengal, BJP leader Subhash Sarkar had said that we have 100 percent confidence. No matter how difficult the situation is for the BJP, it will never go below 164, and we are expected to get more than 170 seats.
VIDEO | West Bengal Poll Results 2026: BJP leader Subhash Sarkar, on result expectations, says, “We are 100% confident. And whatever the tight situation may be for the BJP, it will never go down to 164. And we are expecting around 170 plus.” #WestBengalPollResults2026… pic.twitter.com/dFsVXA35y8
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 4, 2026
BJP candidate from the Asansol South Assembly seat, Agnimitra Paul, said that a tsunami is coming. The people of Bengal have called a tsunami by voting 92 percent for it. She said that everyone will fly away like straw in front of this tsunami.
#WATCH आसनसोल, पश्चिम बंगाल | आसनसोल साउथ विधानसभा सीट से भाजपा उम्मीदवार अग्निमित्रा पॉल ने कहा, "सुनामी आने वाली है। बंगाल की जनता ने 92% वोट देकर सुनामी बुलाई है..." pic.twitter.com/NGId09Tj74
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) May 4, 2026
Bengal: 293, majority figure: 148
Assam: 126, majority figure: 64
Tamil Nadu-234, majority figure-118
Kerala: 140, majority figure: 71
Puducherry-30, majority figure-16
In Bengal, there has been an uproar before the counting in Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's assembly seat Bhawanipur. There has been an argument between the agents of BJP and TMS. There has been a debate about entering the counting centers. There is also news of an altercation with the police.
Before the counting of votes in Bengal, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said to be alert and keep vigil. Guard people's votes in the strong room. Mamata is a TMC candidate from Bhawanipur. His competition is with Suvendu Adhikari.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweeted, "Reports are coming from various sources that BJP is deliberately causing power cuts." From Srirampur in Hooghly to Krishnanagar in Nadia, Ausgram in Bardhaman, and Khudiram Anushilan Kendra in Kolkata, such incidents are coming to light everywhere. After power failure, CCTV cameras are being switched off, and vehicles are being seen coming and going in the strong room.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee tweets, "Reports are coming in from various quarters indicating that the BJP is deliberately orchestrating load shedding. From Sreerampur in Hooghly to Krishnanagar in Nadia, Ausgram in Bardhaman, and the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra in… pic.twitter.com/Fkb7ikgfae
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2026
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has claimed deliberate power cuts near strongrooms and called for vigilance.
The counting of votes in four states and one union territory—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry—will begin at 8 am.
#WATCH | North 24 Parganas | West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 | VVPAT slips allegedly from booth number 29 of Noapara Assembly were found discarded in Subhashnagar of Ichapur Nilganj Panchayat of Madhyamgram Assembly, a day before the vote counting was scheduled in the… pic.twitter.com/BRWS3aRMdT
— ANI (@ANI) May 3, 2026
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