West Bengal Election Results: Scheduled Date and Live Coverage Details
West Bengal Election Counting Day: May 4
As the state of West Bengal prepares to face a crucial counting day on May 4, all eyes are now on the outcome that will decide the state's political direction. The electoral contest, which has been closely watched, will determine whether the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can significantly expand its footprint in West Bengal, where it has never formed the government.
The BJP is facing a closely contested battle with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC). The state witnessed its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence, with 93.19% polling in Phase 1 and 91.66% in Phase 2.
In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the TMC won a landslide victory with 215 seats, while the BJP emerged as the main opposition with 77 seats.
The state witnessed high political tension late on Thursday night after concerns raised by the TMC over alleged irregularities involving Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), triggering a sit-in protest and an unusual late-night political standoff. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee spent several hours near a strongroom where EVMs were reportedly stored, as senior TMC leaders expressed apprehensions over possible tampering.
Exit Poll Predictions
| Survey Agency | BJP Predicted Seats | TMC Predicted Seats | Other Parties Predicted Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chanakya Strategies | 150-160 | 130-140 | - |
| Matrize | 146-161 | 125-140 | - |
| P-MARQ | 150-175 | 118-138 | - |
| JVC | 138-159 | 131-152 | - |
| People's Pulse | 95-110 | 178-187 | 2-3 |
A majority of individual surveys tilted in favor of the BJP. However, People's Pulse stood out, projecting a strong TMC lead.
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Date and Time of Results
- Date: May 4 (Monday)
- Counting begins: 8 am
- Early trends: Expected within the first few hours of counting
- Final results: Likely by afternoon or evening, depending on the speed of counting rounds
How Votes are Counted
Vote counting is conducted in a structured and tightly monitored process under the Election Commission. It begins at 8 am with the counting of postal ballots, which include votes from service voters, election duty officials, and people with disabilities. This is followed by the counting of EVM votes in multiple rounds, with results compiled and updated constituency-wise throughout the day.
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