Exit Polls Suggest BJP Could Win West Bengal Assembly Election

Exit polls for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could win 150-175 seats ^[2].

The results suggest a potential shift in power in one of India's most politically contested states. If these projections hold, the BJP would unseat the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, ending the party's long-standing reign over the region.

Voting for the assembly took place in two phases ^[3]. The electoral process covered several key districts, including Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, Nadia, North and South 24 Parganas, and Purba Bardhaman ^[1]. The total number of seats contested in the assembly is 294 ^[3].

The data has triggered intense activity within the strategic centers of both competing parties. Reports indicate that both the BJP and the TMC are currently operating within their respective war rooms to analyze the projections and refine their responses ^[4].

The BJP has long sought to breach the TMC bastion in West Bengal. These exit polls provide a glimpse into whether anti-incumbency sentiments have finally shifted the electorate toward the BJP, a move that would significantly alter the political landscape of eastern India.

While the exit polls provide an early indication of the trend, the final results will be determined by the official counting of votes. Both parties remain focused on the final tally to confirm if the projected seat share of 150-175 ^[2] for the BJP will materialize.