west bengal

west bengal's new chief minister will be sworn in on May 9, according to BJP State president Samik Bhattacharya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with top BJP leaders in New Delhi to finalize the chief ministerial candidate and cabinet positions. The party entered the polls with a collective leadership approach.

The BJP has secured a decisive victory in west bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's 15-year reign with a two-thirds majority. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's defeat marks a significant political shift. The party is now poised to form the government, with the selection of the next chief minister being the immediate focus.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a historic victory in west bengal, securing a landslide win and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign. The BJP claimed every seat in nine districts, including Purba Medinipur and the northern hills, signaling a significant shift in the state's political landscape. This triumph marks the BJP's first time in power in west bengal.

BJP’s sweeping west bengal win marks a dramatic expansion of its national footprint and a major setback for Mamata Banerjee’s TMC. Psephologist Sandeep Shastri decodes the verdict and what it means for INDIA’s future

Exit polls offer contrasting visions for west bengal, with Today's Chanakya predicting a significant BJP victory and News18 foreseeing a close contest. In Tamil Nadu, DMK alliances appear poised for a majority, while actor Vijay's TVK could impact the AIADMK-BJP's standing. Pollsters also project BJP wins in Assam and an edge for UDF in Kerala.

The BJP, which had won 77 seats and 38.15% vote share in 2021, is now showing a dramatic surge in counting trends. By noon, several live trackers had the BJP crossing or approaching the halfway mark, with leads in the 140–150 range and vote share estimates hovering around 46–48%, while the TMC trailed significantly behind.

Despite early trends favoring the BJP in west bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged Trinamool Congress candidates and agents to remain vigilant at counting centers. She appealed for confidence, claiming the TMC was still ahead in many seats and alleging a coordinated effort by the Election Commission and BJP to manipulate results.

In a striking reaction to the recent election outcomes in west bengal and Tamil Nadu, the CPI(ML) voiced its dismay, blaming significant voter roll purges for their losses. The party pointed to the BJP’s electoral success in Bengal alongside Thalapathy Vijay’s triumph in Tamil Nadu, asserting that millions of voters had been unjustly removed.

west bengal's 2026 Assembly Elections are heating up as polling concludes, with key constituencies poised to decide the fate of the TMC and BJP. High-profile battles like Bhabanipur and Nandigram are drawing national attention, while regional strongholds and volatile seats add to the suspense. Voter list controversies also mark this crucial election.

In a closely watched west bengal election, RG Kar rape victim’s mother and BJP candidate Ratna Debnath is currently leading in Panihati. She is campaigning on women's safety and her daughter's memory against TMC's Tirthankar Ghosh. Nationally, BJP leads on 121 seats, TMC on 71, with high voter turnout recorded.

west bengal witnessed a record voter turnout exceeding 91% in the second phase of assembly elections, contributing to an overall 92.47% across two phases, the highest since Independence. Despite high participation, sporadic incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from various locations, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports and ensure fair polling.

After recognizing their loss in the Kerala elections, Jharkhand CPI(M) leaders expressed appreciation for the LDF's decade-long commitment to the public's welfare. They emphasized their respect for the electorate's verdict and committed to reviewing the results to refine their approach.

west bengal witnessed a significant political shift as the BJP formed its first government, largely influenced by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. This exercise, which removed nearly 12% of voters, disproportionately affected minority communities and became a central, contentious issue, reshaping voting trends and contributing to the BJP's surge across the state.

Mekliganj, a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in west bengal's Cooch Behar district, is set for a contest between TMC's Paresh Chandra Adhikary, BJP's Dadhiram Roy, and Congress's Ila Rani Roy in 2026. The TMC won the seat in 2021 by over 14,000 votes, highlighting its status as a key battleground. Local issues revolve around employment, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and farmer welfare.

west bengal is on high alert before counting day due to Supreme Court moves, a 15-seat repoll order, and EVM tampering allegations. The TMC has challenged a high court order, while the Election Commission assures security at strongrooms amidst post-poll violence and transport disruptions.

BJP workers in Bhubaneswar celebrated victories in west bengal, Assam, and Puducherry. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi highlighted the results as a testament to Prime Minister Modi's leadership and a transition from fear to trust, signaling a new era of growth and stability.

Prime Minister Modi urged record voter turnout for west bengal's Phase-2 elections, especially from women and youth. Voting commenced across 142 constituencies, a crucial phase for the TMC's dominance in southern districts against the BJP's challenge. Key contests include Bhabanipur, with extensive security and webcasting in place for 3.21 crore voters.

A switched-off mobile phone and documents linked to the Raniganj constituency were found in an envelope near the Asansol Engineering College strong room, sparking a commotion. A BJP leader alleged bias from officers towards the TMC and raised concerns over potential irregularities. The incident occurred amidst heavy security for EVMs ahead of tomorrow's results.

west bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence in the Trinamool Congress securing over 200 seats, dismissing exit polls as stock market manipulation. She vowed to reward TMC workers who faced alleged brutality from Central Armed Police Forces. Repolling in South 24 Parganas district saw significant voter turnout amidst tight security.

Following the BJP's electoral victory in west bengal, Jagannath devotees in Odisha are hopeful that the term 'dham' will be removed from the Digha temple's name. For months, religious groups objected to the use of 'Jagannath Dham' for the Digha shrine, arguing it infringes on Puri's unique spiritual and historical association.