In a dramatic turn in Eastern India’s political landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark of 148 seats in early trends of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, positioning itself for a landmark victory. As counting continues across hundreds of centres, the party is leading in over 150 constituencies, pointing to a potential end to the 15-year rule of All India Trinamool Congress (TMC).

If the trend holds, it would mark the BJP’s first-ever government in West Bengal since the state’s first elections in 1952—an outcome with major national implications.

Celebrations have already erupted among BJP supporters, with saffron “abir” filling the air and sweets being distributed across regions. High-profile contests are also reflecting the momentum, with Suvendu Adhikari reportedly leading against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the crucial Bhabanipur seat—a symbolic battleground.

While the TMC continues to show resilience in parts of South Bengal, the BJP’s strong performance across North Bengal and key industrial belts suggests a broad-based shift in voter sentiment. Analysts point to the party’s “Sonar Bangla” campaign and deep rural outreach as key factors behind the surge.

The election also recorded an exceptionally high voter turnout of 92.93%, which experts believe may have translated into a strong “change vote.” As counting progresses through multiple rounds, the once-formidable “Ma-Mati-Manush” stronghold appears to be under significant pressure.

Though final results are still awaited, current trends firmly place the BJP in a commanding position, potentially ushering in a new political chapter in West Bengal after decades of regional dominance.