Bengal election 2026 TMC vs BJP exit polls set up a razor close fight over anti incumbency

Published on 1 May 2026

One party rides a surge while the other bets on resilience

Voting has ended in West Bengal for 2026, with exit polls pointing to a close contest between Mamata Banerjee’s TMC and a resurgent BJP. The key question is whether Banerjee can withstand anti-incumbency after nearly 15 years, as BJP’s momentum challenges TMC’s grassroots resilience. The real verdict will come on counting day.

Exit polls indicate a tight BJP vs TMC contest in West Bengal
Anti-incumbency after 15 years is the biggest test for Mamata Banerjee
BJP’s surge contrasts with TMC’s claimed resilience
Counting day will decide who overcame the electoral swing

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Bengal election 2026 TMC vs BJP exit polls set up a razor close fight over anti incumbency

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