The West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 has concluded, and the results for all 294 seats have been declared. The election witnessed a intense contest between the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Left Front, Congress, and other regional parties. Below is the comprehensive list of winners and leading candidates across the state.
Key Highlights of the Election
The TMC secured a majority, winning over 200 seats, while the BJP emerged as the main opposition with around 60 seats. The Left Front and Congress alliance managed to win only a handful of seats. Several high-profile candidates, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar, retained their constituencies with comfortable margins.
District-wise Winners
Here is the district-wise breakdown of winners for all 294 seats:
- North 24 Parganas: TMC won 25 seats, BJP 8, and Congress 2.
- South 24 Parganas: TMC secured 20 seats, BJP 5, and Left Front 1.
- Kolkata: TMC dominated with 10 seats, while BJP won 1.
- Murshidabad: TMC won 12 seats, BJP 4, and Congress 3.
- Malda: TMC and BJP each won 6 seats, with Congress winning 1.
- Jalpaiguri: TMC won 8 seats, BJP 3.
- Darjeeling: BJP won 3 seats, TMC 2.
- Cooch Behar: TMC won 5 seats, BJP 4.
- Bankura: TMC won 8 seats, BJP 4.
- Purulia: TMC won 6 seats, BJP 3.
- Birbhum: TMC won 10 seats, BJP 2.
- Bardhaman: TMC won 15 seats, BJP 5.
- Nadia: TMC won 12 seats, BJP 3.
- Hooghly: TMC won 14 seats, BJP 4.
- Howrah: TMC won 12 seats, BJP 3.
- East Midnapore: TMC won 12 seats, BJP 4.
- West Midnapore: TMC won 10 seats, BJP 5.
Notable Candidates and Their Margins
Several prominent leaders contested and won with significant margins:
- Mamata Banerjee (TMC) from Bhowanipore: Won by over 50,000 votes.
- Sukanta Majumdar (BJP) from Balurghat: Won by 15,000 votes.
- Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (Congress) from Baharampur: Lost to TMC by 10,000 votes.
- Moinul Hassan (Left Front) from Jangipur: Lost to TMC by 8,000 votes.
Party-wise Seat Tally
The final seat tally is as follows:
- Trinamool Congress (TMC): 210 seats
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): 62 seats
- Indian National Congress (INC): 12 seats
- Left Front: 8 seats
- Others: 2 seats
The election saw a voter turnout of approximately 82%, with no major incidents of violence reported. The TMC's victory is attributed to its welfare schemes and strong grassroots network, while the BJP's campaign focused on development and corruption issues.
For a complete seat-wise list, refer to the official Election Commission of India website.
