The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in early vote counts for the West Bengal Assembly election on Monday [1, 2, 3].
This shift represents a potential end to the long-standing dominance of the TMC in the state. A victory for the BJP would mark a significant political realignment in one of India's most contested regions [1, 2].
According to reports from various news outlets, the BJP has already surpassed the halfway mark of 147 seats [5]. While estimates vary, TimesNow News said the BJP is leading in over 200 seats [4], while NDTV said the party has a lead in over 199 seats [1]. India Today provided a more conservative estimate, saying the party is leading in over 170 seats [5].
In contrast, the TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, is trailing significantly. NDTV said the TMC is leading in over 88 seats [1]. The total number of seats in the West Bengal Assembly is 294 [6].
As of Monday, 293 seats have been counted [7]. This total excludes the Falta constituency, where a repoll is scheduled for May 21, 2026 [7].
"BJP has crossed the half mark and is leading in over 199 seats," NDTV live coverage said [1].
"BJP, which is currently leading in over 200 seats, is on track to win the assembly," TimesNow News said [4].
"BJP has crossed the halfway mark of 147 seats and is now leading in over 170," India Today said [5].
“BJP has crossed the half mark and is leading in over 199 seats.”
A BJP victory in West Bengal would break the TMC's hold on the state, signaling a shift in regional power dynamics and expanding the BJP's influence in Eastern India. The result hinges on the final tally of 294 seats, with the Falta repoll remaining as the final unresolved piece of the electoral map.
