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BJP spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to uproot TMC government in West Bengal. Photo: Narendra Modi FB & IBNS File

BJP set to end Mamata rule in Bengal, heads for big win: Trends

| @indiablooms | May 04, 2026, at 02:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: In a potentially historic shift in West Bengal politics, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on course to form its maiden government in the state, with current trends indicating a decisive lead over the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

According to latest trends, the BJP is leading in over 190 seats, while Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s TMC is trailing below the 100 mark.

The Left Front and the Indian Secular Front (ISF) are leading in 2 seats.

Amid the trends, Banerjee on Monday alleged foul play by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and urged party workers to remain vigilant.

In a video message, Banerjee said, “I urge all our party agents not to leave the counting centres. This appears to be a strategy by the BJP to project an early lead. Counting at nearly 100 centres has been stalled after two to three rounds.”

She further alleged, “BJP workers, with the backing of central forces, are attacking our party offices. We are still leading in around 70 seats, the trends of which have not yet been disclosed. Misinformation is being spread.”

“The Election Commission of India, supported by central forces, seems to be part of this process. I appeal to all our workers to remain calm and optimistic—the trends will turn in the final rounds of counting. Wait and watch,” she added.

In key contests, Mamata Banerjee is leading from Bhabanipur against Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari, who, however, is maintaining a comfortable lead in Nandigram.

Former state BJP chief Dilip Ghosh is heading for a decisive win in Kharagpur, while several senior TMC ministers are locked in tough contests.

If these trends hold, the BJP is poised to end the TMC’s rule in West Bengal, which began in 2011.

Polling for the Assembly elections was conducted in two phases on April 23 and April 29.

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