West Bengal Election 2026: Two-Phase Voting on April 23 & 29, Results on May 4
High-stakes TMC vs BJP battle as Mamata Banerjee eyes fourth term; key issues include anti-incumbency and law & order concerns
New Delhi | April 8, 2026 West Bengal is gearing up for a crucial Assembly Election 2026, with voting scheduled in two phases — April 23 and April 29, and counting on May 4. The election is expected to be a fiercely contested battle that could reshape the political landscape of eastern India.
Seats & Majority Mark Total Seats: 294
Majority Mark: 148
Any party or alliance crossing the halfway mark of 148 seats will form the next government.
Polling Schedule Phase 1 (152 seats): April 23
Phase 2 (142 seats): April 29
Exit Polls: After final phase voting
Counting Day: May 4 Key Political Contest The election is primarily a face-off between:
Trinamool Congress (TMC): Led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, aiming for a fourth consecutive term
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Seeking to expand its footprint and capture power in the state
Left Front & Congress alliance: Attempting to regain lost ground Major Issues in Focus Anti-incumbency against the ruling TMC Law and order concerns, including public outrage over high-profile crimes Allegations around electoral roll revisions and voter disenfranchisement Political clashes over illegal immigration and central agency actions Leaders to Watch
TMC: Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek Banerjee, Babul Supriyo
BJP: Suvendu Adhikari, Dilip Ghosh, Samik Bhattacharya
Left Front: Biman Bose, Minakshi Mukherjee, Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
What to Expect With a strong contest between the ruling TMC and a resurgent BJP, along with the Left-Congress alliance trying to stay relevant, the 2026 election is expected to be closely fought. The results will play a decisive role in shaping the future politics of West Bengal and the broader eastern region.
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