Assembly election results: BJP crosses majority mark in Bengal, Assam
What's the story
The BJP has crossed 150 seats in West Bengal, as per early trends. The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC, on the other hand, was leading in 121 seats. Vote counting is underway for 293 of the 294 assembly seats, while polling in the remaining Falta constituency will take place on May 21. In the 294 assembly seats, the majority mark is 148.
Delhi
CM Banerjee trailing
Early trends also show that CM Banerjee is trailing from her Bhabanipur seat, while her opponent, Suvendu Adhikari is ahead in both Bhabanipur and Nandigram The vote counting is being held under tight security, as central forces' armored vehicles were seen patrolling the Malda College counting center premises. Personnel have been deployed since early morning to ensure law and order.
Bengal
Exit polls didn't predict a clear winner
To form the next government, a simple majority of 148 seats is needed. Exit polls had failed to predict a clear winner this time. In 2021, Trinamool won 215 seats, while the BJP made significant advances in Bengal, winning 77 seats and becoming the primary opposition party for the first time in the state assembly. Congress and the Left failed to win single seat.
Assam
BJP crosses majority in Assam too
Similar pattern is being witnessed in Assam too, where the BJP has crossed the majority mark. The party was leading in 68 seats as of 9:20am, while the Congress was leading in 19 of the 126 seats. Several exit polls had projected the ruling BJP-plus, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, to win an easy majority with over 80 seats.