BJP Set to Oust Mamata After 15-Year TMC Rule
India: In a historic political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is poised to form its first-ever government in West Bengal as counting trends for the 2026 Assembly Elections show a decisive lead over the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).
As of the afternoon of May 4, 2026, trends from the Indian Election Commission indicate a major reversal of fortune for the incumbent Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee.
The BJP party has surged past the majority mark of 148, with current leads sitting in over 190 seats.
The ruling TMC is currently leading in fewer than 100 seats, a significant drop from its previous dominance.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is in a tight contest in her stronghold of Bhabanipur. While individual seat counts fluctuate, the state-wide momentum has swung heavily toward the BJP.
The 2026 results mark a massive shift in the state’s political landscape. Despite a record voter turnout of over 92%, the TMC’s defensive strategy appears to have been outmatched by the BJP’s aggressive grassroots campaign and promises of “Asol Poriborton” (Real Change).
BJP Supporters have already begun massive celebrations at party offices, anticipating a landslide victory that would end the TMC’s 15-year reign.
Facing a potential exit from power, TMC leadership has urged party workers to remain calm and wait for the final official tally, though the path to a comeback looks increasingly narrow as more rounds of counting conclude.
