West Bengal 2026 Elections: BJP's Challenge to Surpass 100 Seats
West Bengal Elections 2026 Opinion: Can BJP Cross 100 Seats In Assembly Polls | Explained
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As the West Bengal Assembly Elections in 2026 approach, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faces a challenging landscape. Current surveys indicate a tight race against the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), with projections showing the BJP potentially winning between 52 and 108 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the TMC is favored to secure 205 to 225 seats.
- 01Current surveys show a close contest between BJP and TMC in West Bengal.
- 02The TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, is projected to win between 205 and 225 seats.
- 03The BJP's projected seat count varies significantly between 52 and 108.
- 04Past predictions by BJP leaders have not materialized, raising skepticism.
- 05The elections are set for April 23 and April 29, with results on May 4.
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The upcoming West Bengal Assembly Elections in 2026 are shaping up to be a competitive battle, primarily between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). Current surveys indicate a narrow margin, with the TMC projected to secure between 205 and 225 seats in the 294-member Assembly, while the BJP's estimates range from 52 to 108 seats. A recent C-Voter survey shows the TMC leading with 44% of the vote share compared to the BJP's 40%. Despite BJP leader Amit Shah's assertion that the party will achieve a two-thirds majority, past election predictions have not been met, leading to skepticism from TMC leaders. In the 2021 elections, the TMC won 213 seats while the BJP secured 77, a significant increase from just 3 seats in 2016. The elections will take place in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.
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The election results will significantly influence governance and policy direction in West Bengal, affecting local development and party dynamics.
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