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West Bengal waits for May 4, 2026 Assembly election results
Elections to the West Bengal Assembly were held in two phases on April 23 and April 29. Counting for 293 seats is scheduled for May 4, 2026, and the Election Commission announced repolling for the Falta seat on May 21 due to electoral malpractices.
Why It Matters
The outcome will determine the balance of power in West Bengal's 294-member Assembly. The Falta repolling underscores concerns about electoral integrity impacting the voting process.
Timeline
3 Events
Counting of votes for 293 seats and Falta repolling announced
May 3, 2026
The Election Commission of India announced that counting of votes for 293 Assembly seats would take place on May 4, 2026. It also announced repolling for the Falta Assembly seat in South 24 Parganas district on May 21, 2026 due to electoral malpractices.
Phase II of West Bengal Assembly elections held
April 29, 2026
Phase II of the elections was conducted on April 29, 2026 as part of the two-phase process for the West Bengal Assembly elections.
Phase I of West Bengal Assembly elections held
April 23, 2026
Elections to the 294-member West Bengal Assembly were held in two phases, with Phase I conducted on April 23, 2026.