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West Bengal 2026 Exit Polls: BJP Expected to Win Nearly 100 Seats, TMC Faces Setback
News18 Exit Poll West Bengal 2026: BJP Dominates Phase 1, Likely To Win Nearly 100 Seats; TMC Hit Hard
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According to exit poll projections for the first phase of the West Bengal elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to win between 88 and 98 seats, significantly outperforming the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which may secure 51 to 61 seats. The BJP leads in both urban areas and among key demographic groups.
- 01BJP projected to win 88-98 seats in the first phase of West Bengal elections.
- 02TMC likely to secure 51-61 seats, down from previous elections.
- 03BJP holds a narrow lead in voter share at 43.7% compared to TMC's 41.9%.
- 04Major issues for voters include employment and electoral roll concerns.
- 05Suvendu Adhikari of BJP slightly leads in chief ministerial preference over Mamata Banerjee.
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The exit polls for the first phase of the 2026 West Bengal elections indicate a significant lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), projected to win between 88 and 98 seats out of 152 contested, nearly doubling the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s expected 51 to 61 seats. The BJP's vote share stands at 43.7%, while the TMC follows closely at 41.9%. This marks a consolidation of the BJP's position, particularly in north Bengal, where it had previously performed well in the 2021 Assembly elections. Demographic analysis shows strong support for the BJP among Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs), while the TMC retains significant backing from Muslim voters. Employment emerged as the primary concern for voters, with over 90% turnout recorded in this phase. The election results will be finalized on May 4.
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The projected shift in seat counts could lead to significant changes in governance and policy direction in West Bengal, particularly affecting local employment initiatives.
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