An exit poll from Praja Poll predicts a strong lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election.
The projection suggests a potential political realignment in the state, as the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is expected to face a sharp decline in its seat count.
Praja Poll released its first set of numbers on April 29, 2026 [3]. According to the agency, the BJP could secure between 178 and 208 seats [1]. This forecast indicates a sweeping victory for the party in the state assembly.
Other data summaries provide a slightly more conservative estimate for the BJP's performance. One summary suggests the party will win between 150 and 175 seats [2]. Despite the difference in the specific numbers, both reports point toward a BJP advantage over the TMC.
The varying projections highlight a range of potential outcomes for the BJP, from a marginal advantage to a dominant sweep. These numbers come as the state awaits the official results of the high-stakes election.
The Praja Poll data was aired in a broadcast on April 29, 2026 [3], providing early insight into voter behavior and the likely composition of the next government in West Bengal.
“BJP could secure between 178 and 208 seats according to Praja Poll”
If these projections hold, the results would represent a major shift in West Bengal's political landscape, ending the TMC's long-standing dominance. The range between 150 and 208 seats for the BJP suggests that while the scale of the victory is debated, the direction of the trend points toward a significant consolidation of power for the BJP in the region.
