In a significant political shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appears to have made substantial inroads in West Bengal, a state historically dominated by the Trinamool Congress (TMC). As of 1:30 PM on May 4, 2026, the BJP is leading in 188 of the 294 Assembly seats, which constitutes nearly two-thirds of the total. This marks a pivotal change, as the BJP has increased its vote share to 44.8%, up nearly seven percentage points from the previous elections in 2021. In contrast, the TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is projected to secure 94 seats with a vote share of 41.9%. The Left Front alliance has made a modest comeback with 3 seats and a 6.4% vote share, its first presence in the Assembly since 2016. Meanwhile, the Congress party has failed to win any seats, highlighting a significant shift in voter sentiment in the state.