Suvendu Adhikari, a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Member of Parliament, said the BJP will win 125 seats [1] in West Bengal.
The projection comes during a critical assembly election cycle where the BJP seeks to challenge the established political order in the state. A victory of this magnitude would represent a significant shift in the regional power balance.
Adhikari made the statement following the first phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, which took place on April 23, 2026 [1]. He said the expected success was due to the level of enthusiasm and the massive voter turnout observed at polling stations throughout the region.
"BJP will win 125 seats in the first phase," Adhikari said after the polling began [1]. He said that the volume of voters participating in the process serves as a primary indicator of the party's strength.
The BJP leader said that the electoral energy observed during the first phase reflects a broader desire for change among the electorate. This confidence follows a period of intense campaigning across the state's various districts.
While the party remains optimistic, official results for the assembly seats are determined by the Election Commission of India following the completion of all voting phases. The BJP's strategy has focused on mobilizing rural voters, and capitalizing on local grievances to secure a majority in the legislative assembly.
“"BJP will win 125 seats in the first phase,"”
This claim reflects the BJP's strategic goal to dismantle the long-standing dominance of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal. By citing high voter turnout as a predictor of success, Adhikari is attempting to build momentum and psychological pressure ahead of the final vote counts, though such projections are common in the highly polarized environment of Indian state elections.
