West bengal election result

The West Bengal Assembly elections, held on April 23 and April 29, 2026, are marked by the highest voter turnout since Independence. The counting of votes for 293 Assembly seats will take place on May 4, 2026. Both the TMC and BJP face significant stakes in this election.

Key statistics:

• The first phase saw a voter turnout of 92.8%.
• The second phase recorded a turnout of 91.47%.
• The total electorate decreased from 7.66 crore to 6.82 crore due to the SIR exercise.
• The Election Commission appointed 165 additional counting observers and 77 police observers.

The TMC has been in power for five years, while the CPI(M) and Congress aim to regain influence after their losses in the 2021 polls. The TMC seeks to retain its position while the BJP aims for a historic win in West Bengal.

Repolling for the Falta Assembly seat is scheduled for May 21, 2026, due to reported electoral malpractices. This situation adds another layer of complexity to an already heated electoral landscape.

The outcome of this election could reshape West Bengal’s political map significantly. With both major parties ramping up their efforts, the implications of these results will be closely monitored.