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West Bengal election 2026 early trends show BJP surging past 150 seats ahead
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
First TV rounds place BJP above 150 while TMC lags
Early counting trends in West Bengal’s 2026 assembly election point to a sharp political swing, with the BJP taking the lead over the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). Initial television indications suggest BJP has crossed the 150-seat mark in the 294-member House, while TMC is leading in roughly 120 seats, reshaping expectations for the final tally.
- BJP holds an early lead over TMC in initial counting rounds
- Early TV trends suggest BJP is above 150 seats in 294
- TMC appears to be leading around 120 seats so far
- The gap in early trends could swing the final result
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