Vote counting for the West Bengal Election Results 2026 is underway. The election pits the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Results for 293 of the state's 294 Assembly seats will be announced today. One seat is undergoing repolling.
A majority of 148 seats is needed to form the next government in West Bengal. Early trends are expected to reveal which party is leading. The election saw the highest voter turnout in the state's history.
Election Details
Polling for the 294 Assembly constituencies occurred in two phases. These phases took place on April 23 and April 29 . Voter participation reached 92.47% overall. This figure is the highest for any state or national election in West Bengal.
Female voters showed higher turnout. Their participation rate was 93.24% . Male voter turnout stood at 91.74% .
Key Contenders
The main contest is between the BJP and the TMC. Prominent figures include Mamata Banerjee for the TMC. Suvendu Adhikari is a key leader for the BJP. Real-time seat tallies will track their progress. The focus remains on reaching the 148-seat majority mark.
