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Bengal 2026: BJP Surges Ahead of TMC in Early Counting Trends

In the West Bengal Assembly elections, early counting trends show BJP leading in 147 seats compared to Trinamool Congress's 82 after three hours. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trailing against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency. Adhikari is also leading from his native Nandigram, where he contested simultaneously. The Election Commission has retained 700 companies of central forces to prevent post-poll violence.

Key Points: Bengal Polls 2026: BJP Leads Over TMC After 3 Hours

  • BJP leads in 147 seats, TMC at 82 after 3 hours
  • Mamata Banerjee trails in Bhabanipur against Suvendu Adhikari
  • Adhikari also leads from Nandigram constituency
  • CEO appeals for restraint to prevent post-poll violence
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Bengal polls 2026: After three hours of counting, BJP's lead over Trinamool widening

In West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP leads in 147 seats vs TMC's 82 after 3 hours of counting. Mamata Banerjee trails in Bhabanipur as trends emerge.

"In a democratic process, some parties will win, and some parties will lose. But that victory or defeat should not result in violence. - Manoj Kumar Agarwal"

Kolkata, May 4

After the first three hours of counting of votes on Monday for the recently concluded West Bengal Assembly elections, the number of constituencies where the Bharatiya Janata Party candidates are leading is far more than those where the ruling Trinamool Congress is ahead.

Till 11:30 a.m., the trend for 232 of the 293 Assembly constituencies, where counting is on, is available on the Election Commission website. Till the period, BJP candidates are leading in 147 Assembly constituencies, followed by Trinamool Congress at 82, Left Front -All India Secular Front (AISF) in one and former Trinamool Congress MLA, Humayun Kabir-founded Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) in one.

Kabir himself is leading from the Rejinagar Assembly constituency in the minority-dominated Murshidabad district. As per the trend till 11 a.m., West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, is marginally trailing against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in the high-profile Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in South Kolkata,

Adhikari is also leading from his native Nandigram Assembly constituency in East Midnapore district, where he is contesting simultaneously this time along with Bhabanipur.

On Monday morning, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal, Manoj Kumar Agarwal, announced that the winning party will be able to take out a victory procession in the districts only after seeking prior permission from the district magistrate and the district electoral officer.

"At the same time, I appeal to all political parties to maintain restraint after the final results are declared officially. In a democratic process, some parties will win, and some parties will lose. But that victory or defeat should not result in violence," Agarwal said.

This time, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to retain 700 companies of central forces in West Bengal for an indefinite period till further orders to prevent events of post-poll violence, as it happened in 2021.

The repolling in the entire Assembly constituency at Falta in South 24 Parganas district will be on May 21, and the results will be announced on May 24.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Let's wait for the final results, early leads can be misleading. Remember 2021 when TMC bounced back? But yes, if this continues, Bengal politics is shifting big time. Hope there's no post-poll violence this time 🤞
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David E
Interesting to see Humayun Kabir leading in Rejinagar. Shows how fragmented Bengal's minority vote can be. The EC's decision to keep 700 central forces companies is wise - 2021 post-poll violence was shameful. Let's hope democracy prevails peacefully.
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Sneha F
Mamata trailing in Bhabanipur is shocking! And Suvendu leading in both his seats. But I'm skeptical - counting is still ongoing. Also, the repolling in Falta on May 21 could change final numbers. Let's not jump to conclusions yet. Bengal always surprises us.
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Raghav A
If BJP wins Bengal, it's not just a victory - it's a signal for 2029 general elections. But I'm concerned about the EC's pre-approval rule for victory processions. That feels like an overreach. Let the winners celebrate, just ensure no violence. Common sense should prevail.
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Michael C
As an outsider, this is fascinating. BJP's "Dhaka-kapda" strategy (combining Hindu consolidation with development) seems to be working. However, I worry about communal polarization in a state known for its cultural diversity. Let's hope whoever wins governs for all Bengalis.

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