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West Bengal votes counted Monday as TMC fights to hold power and BJP chases record win
Politics
Published on 3 May 2026
Counting spans 77 centres for 293 seats
West Bengal is set for a high-stakes verdict on Monday as counting begins across 77 centres to decide 293 Assembly seats. The Trinamool Congress seeks to retain power, while the BJP aims for a historic breakthrough after record turnout. CPI(M) and Congress, battered in 2021, are also hoping to claw back influence under tight security.
- Verdict on Monday as votes are counted across 77 centres
- 293 seats to decide TMC versus BJP in a close contest
- BJP targets a historic win after record voter turnout
- CPI(M) and Congress seek recovery after 2021 wipeout
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