Early trends from the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 show the BJP taking a significant lead as counting continues under tight security. Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has sharply criticized Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. With indications of a potential political shift, the contest could end Trinamool Congress rule after more than a decade.
TMC leader Firhad Hakim warns that the SIR voter roll revision could backfire for the BJP in West Bengal. He says the move has angered voters across communities and that, even with a high-decibel BJP campaign led by central figures, public support still leans toward Mamata Banerjee. Hakim predicts TMC will likely retain power.
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