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West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP goes past half-way mark in leads, Mamata’s TMC trails

The West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 counting is underway for 293 constituencies, with the Falta seat set for repolling on May 21 due to alleged irregularities. Conducted in two phases, the election witnessed a massive turnout of over 92% among approximately 6.83 crore eligible voters, following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) that reduced nearly 90 lakh names from electoral rolls. Counting is taking place across 77 centres in 23 districts under tight security arrangements.

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West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP goes past half-way mark in leads, Mamata’s TMC trails

West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Polling for the 294-member Assembly was conducted in two phases, on April 23 and April 29. Following a fiercely contested election, votes for 293 constituencies will be counted on Monday (May 4, 2026). The Election Commission of India has ordered a repoll for the Falta Assembly seat in South 24 Parganas district on May 21 due to reported electoral malpractices.

The 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections were conducted against the backdrop of a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which led to a reduction of nearly 90 lakh voters in the state.

As a result, around 6.83 crore electors were eligible to participate in the polls. The election saw an unprecedented turnout, with more than 92 per cent of voters casting their ballots. Vote counting is scheduled to take place at 77 centres across 23 districts. Meanwhile, security has been significantly tightened following concerns raised by the Trinamool Congress over potential irregularities.

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