The 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections are witnessing a fierce competition primarily between the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). With a high voter turnout exceeding 91%, the elections are expected to yield unpredictable results. Exit polls indicate that the BJP may achieve a majority for the first time in the state's history, with projections ranging from 181 to 203 seats for the BJP and 90 to 110 seats for the TMC according to various agencies. The TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, disputes these projections, asserting that they will secure a fourth consecutive term, with internal estimates suggesting they could win up to 226 seats. The possibility of a hung assembly looms if neither party reaches the critical 148-seat threshold in the 294-member Assembly. Delays in final results are expected due to repolling in specific districts, potentially leading to recounts and disputes over tight margins.