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  West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026: Biggest and lowest margin victories in the state

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 17:07 IST

  The West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 saw the BJP secure a sweeping win, with some seats witnessing massive margins while others were decided by just a few hundred votes. Take a look.

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  'I will not resign, I did not lose election': Mamata Banerjee after TMC's Bengal rout

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 23:47 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in 207 out of 293 seats in the West Bengal assembly election, while the TMC bagged 80, as per the ECI data.

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  CM Yogi Adityanath campaigned on 22 seats in Bengal: How many did BJP win?

  India | May 05, 2026 15:40 IST

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's campaigning played a significant role in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, with the BJP leader addressing rallies across 22 constituencies in the state and registering an impressive strike rate of around 90 per cent.

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  Who is Saayoni Ghosh, actor and TMC leader, going viral after post on BJP's West Bengal win?

  Regional Cinema | May 05, 2026 12:41 IST

  Saayoni Ghosh has come into focus after her post following BJP’s win in West Bengal. The actor-turned-TMC MP has been a prominent political face and represents Jadavpur in Parliament.

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  TMC's Saayoni Ghosh 'humbly accepts' Bengal mandate for BJP, says 'fight gets more intense'

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 12:04 IST

  Actor and politician Saayoni Ghosh accepted the people’s mandate in favour of the BJP after TMC’s defeat in West Bengal. She said the party’s political fight would intensify and reaffirmed support for Mamata Banerjee.

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  Assembly Elections 2026: BJP attacks Mamata over no-resignation stand; Vijay thanks TN people

  India | May 05, 2026 23:28 IST

  The BJP criticised outgoing West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for refusing to resign after her party’s defeat, calling her stance undemocratic and accusing her of disregarding constitutional norms. Meanwhile, the Congress said TVK chief Vijay has sought its support to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

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  BJP storms to power in West Bengal with 206 seats, ends Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 0:03 IST

  West Bengal Election Results 2026: The BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal with a landslide victory in the state. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the BJP's stellar showing in the West Bengal polls during a grand victory celebration at the party headquarters in New Delhi.

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  Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP sweeps Bengal, retains power in Assam; TVK stuns Tamil Nadu

  India | May 05, 2026 0:03 IST

  The 2026 Assembly elections reshaped political dynamics across India, with the BJP set to form its first government in West Bengal, the NDA securing a strong mandate in Assam and Puducherry, and TVK delivering a historic upset in Tamil Nadu.

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  Bengal Election Results: Full list of winners on 68 Scheduled Castes and 16 Scheduled Tribes seats

  West Bengal | May 06, 2026 18:24 IST

  West Bengal Election Results 2026: There are 68 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 16 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, out of a total of 294 seats. Scroll down to check the list of winners.

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  West Bengal Assembly Poll Results 2026: How Congress and Left Front fared in state elections

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 16:02 IST

  Congress and the Left Front recorded a limited impact in the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026, securing just a few seats despite a measurable vote share. While CPI(M) outperformed Congress in vote percentage, both parties struggled to convert support into seats in a largely bipolar contest.

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  RG Kar incident, resentment of youth and more: What caused Mamata-led TMC's downfall in Bengal

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 0:07 IST

  Analysts have pointed out to several reasons behind TMC's historic loss, especially the RG Kar rape-murder incident. They have blamed TMC's handling of affairs in the case as a key reason for its loss, as the incident played a key role in mobilising women and youths against Mamata Banerjee's party.

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  With historic Bengal victory, BJP set to add its 17th chief minister in India | Full list

  West Bengal | May 04, 2026 14:37 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: With its thumping victory in West Bengal, the BJP is set to have its 17th chief minister in India. With this, the BJP-led NDA will also get its 22nd chief minister in the country.

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  Bengal Election Result: What happened in key seats such as Sandeshkhali, Diamond Harbour and Singur?

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 22:34 IST

  The vote counting is underway for all 294 seats in West Bengal after historic voter participation across both phases of polling. Seven key seats in South Bengal recorded standout turnout figures. With numbers steadily emerging, these seats remain at the heart of the electoral spotlight.

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  West Bengal Election result: What happened in 45 seats of Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly districts?

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 14:24 IST

  Voting for the West Bengal Assembly elections took place in two phases, on April 23 and April 29, covering all 294 seats.

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  'Ganga flows from Bihar to Bengal': When PM Modi predicted BJP will breach Mamata's fortress | VIDEO

  India | May 04, 2026 13:01 IST

  Like the Ganga River, which flows from Bihar to Bengal, this victory has paved the way for our victory in Bengal, PM Modi had said on the day the NDA achieved a landslide victory in Bihar elections back in November last year.

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  Mamata refuses to concede defeat in Bengal polls, cries foul over SIR: 'Just wait and watch'

  West Bengal | May 04, 2026 14:37 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: In a video message on X, TMC chief Mamata Banerjee refused to concede defeat, and urged her supporters and party workers to "wait and watch", hoping for a victory of the Trinamool Congress.

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  '4 May, Didi Gayi': BJP all set to end Mamata's 15-year rule to script historic upset in Bengal

  West Bengal | May 04, 2026 15:28 IST

  BJP leaders have credited the party's success to PM Modi, while Suvendu Adhikari has called it a consolidation of Hindu votes. The party has said that a government that will protect 'Sanatan Dharma' is coming to power in West Bengal.

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  Diamond Harbour Results 2026: BJP's Dipak Kumar Halder leads in TMC stronghold

  West Bengal | May 04, 2026 11:20 IST

  BJP’s Dipak Kumar Halder is leading in Diamond Harbour in the early counting trends, with TMC trailing. The contest remains open as more rounds of counting are awaited.

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  BJP eyes power in West Bengal: List of BJP's key contenders for chief minister's post; check

  West Bengal | May 05, 2026 14:22 IST

  The BJP will come to power in West Bengal for the first time in its political history, wresting control from the TMC. This has also sparked speculation over who will be chosen as the BJP’s Chief Minister in the state.

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  'A Hindu consolidation': Suvendu Adhikari hits out at TMC as BJP crosses halfway mark in Bengal

  West Bengal | May 04, 2026 14:38 IST

  West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: As the BJP crossed the halfway mark in West Bengal, which has a 294-member Legislative Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari has slammed the TMC and said that the state witnessed a Hindu consolidation in this year's elections.