New Delhi: The stage is set for a decisive verdict in West Bengal as vote counting for the 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections commenced today. This high-stakes election will determine the political future of the state for the next five years.
The contest is primarily between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) seeking a third consecutive term under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aiming to wrest power, and the Left-Congress alliance trying to make a comeback.
After a fiercely fought campaign marked by intense political rivalry, all eyes are now on the counting centres across the state
Below are the trends of the parties leading on the number of seats at 06:00 PM
TMC: 85
BJP: 202
Congress: 02
Others: 04
