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The BJP wins big in West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: Results at a glance
In West Bengal, the BJP secured a landslide win with 206 of 294 seats, surpassing the 148-seat majority threshold. Mamata Banerjee's TMC is ousted, and the BJP is set to form a government in the state for the first time. One seat, Rajarhat New Town, remained in contention at the time of reporting.
Why It Matters
The result marks a historic political shift in West Bengal, ending the TMC's long tenure since 2011 and potentially reshaping state governance and policy directions.
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May 5, 2026
The article 'West Bengal results: Why this win matters for the BJP' was published on May 5, 2026 at 03:21 pm IST.
BJP wins 206 of 294 seats; crosses majority; TMC ousted; Rajarhat New Town seat in fray
May 5, 2026
In the West Bengal Assembly election results reported on May 5, 2026, the BJP secured 206 seats out of 294, surpassing the 148-seat majority. Mamata Banerjee’s TMC is ousted, and the BJP is set to form the government in West Bengal for the first time. One seat, Rajarhat New Town, remained in the fray at the time of reporting.
TMC has been at the helm in West Bengal since 2011
2011
The article notes that Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress had been governing West Bengal since 2011, establishing the political context for the 2026 election outcome.