West Bengal elections 2026: How the state voted in 2021 — the year BJP surged

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:20:29 +0000
India

The battle for Bengal has intensified as TMC and BJP announce candidate lists for the upcoming assembly elections. The BJP aims to challenge Mamata Banerjee's decade-long rule, having risen from a negligible presence to become the principal opposition. The 2021 elections marked a turning point, with the BJP securing 77 seats, a significant surge from its previous performance.