Counting of votes commenced at 8 a.m. IST following high-turnout polling across the state. Early data from the Election Commission reflects a dramatic electoral shift, with the Bharatiya Janata Party expanding its influence beyond its traditional base in North Bengal into southern districts, including key regions such as Kolkata and areas previously considered strongholds of the Trinamool Congress.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is currently leading in the Bhabanipur constituency. However, she has raised allegations of manipulation in the counting process, casting doubt on the integrity of the trends. Meanwhile, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party have described the developments as a sweeping electoral wave, suggesting the emergence of a historic political transition.
If the trends hold, the outcome could pave the way for the first government in decades in West Bengal that is neither led by Left parties nor the Trinamool Congress. Final results are expected by evening as counting continues under tight administrative supervision.
The unfolding scenario marks a potentially transformative moment in the political landscape of West Bengal, with implications that could redefine the state’s governance and party dynamics for years to come.
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