West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026

West Bengal — Election schedule

Phase-wise dates & milestones

2 phases 294 total seats

Phase 1

152 assembly seats

Voting 23 Apr 2026

Notification

30 Mar 2026

Nomination

6 Apr 2026

Scrutiny

7 Apr 2026

Withdrawal

9 Apr 2026

Voting

23 Apr 2026

Phase 2

142 assembly seats

Voting 29 Apr 2026

Notification

2 Apr 2026

Nomination

9 Apr 2026

Scrutiny

10 Apr 2026

Withdrawal

13 Apr 2026

Voting

29 Apr 2026

Phase 1 notification

Phase 2 notification

Nomination & scrutiny

Withdrawal

Result

BJP’s Bengal breakthrough: Who will replace Mamata Banerjee as next Chief Minister? During the campaign, Union Home Minister Amit Shah repeatedly asserted that the BJP would appoint a “Bengali” as chief minister if voted to power. Women’s safety and empowerment featured prominently in the party’s campaign messaging, and selecting a woman leader could strengthen that positioning nationally.

During the campaign, Union Home Minister Amit Shah repeatedly asserted that the BJP would appoint a “Bengali” as chief minister if voted to power.

2021 ELECTION RESULTS

2021

2016

PARTY	SEATS	VOTE	VOTE %
AITC	214	28821785	47.9
BJP	77	22905474	38.1
OTH	2	8449079	14.0

Total 6cr votes were polled.

2425 candidates contested in 293 seats.

2026 Constituency Wise Results

Constituency
Won/Leading
Party

FAQs

When will the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026 be held?

The West Bengal elections are scheduled to take place on April 23 and April 29, 2026, in two phases.

When will the results of West Bengal Elections 2026 be declared?

The counting of votes and election results to be announced on May 4, 2026.

How many seats are there in the West Bengal Assembly?

West Bengal has 294 Assembly seats, of which 152 will go to polls in the first phase and 142 in the second.

What is the majority mark in West Bengal Assembly?

A party or alliance needs 148 seats to form the government in West Bengal.

Which are the main parties in West Bengal Elections 2026?

As per the 2021 election results, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are two dominant forces in West Bengal. The Left Front - which includes CPI, CPI-M, and Marxist Forward Bloc - and the Indian National Congress are other key players.

Who is the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal?

The Leader of Opposition is Suvendu Adhikari from the BJP.

How many voters are eligible to vote in West Bengal Elections 2026?

As per the EC, 6.45 crore voters are eligible to vote in the 2026 assembly elections.

What were the results of the previous (2021) West Bengal elections?

In 2021, TMC won over 215 seats, while BJP bagged 77. TMC formed the government and BJP emerged as the main opposition.

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