West Bengal Assembly Elections results highlights: Mamata faces defeat in Nandigram; TMC set to form govt in Bengal

Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress is set to form government for the third consecutive time in West Bengal. Opposition leaders from across the country congratulated Mamata Banerjee for TMC's landmark victory, including PM Modi. Mamata said that Bengal saved India today by its poll verdict. Confusion prevailed over Nandigram results, with TMC demanding a re-count of the votes.

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Mamata Banerjee defeated by Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram

In Nandigram, which was the cynosure of all eyes due to its high octane election, BJP star candidate Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday outsmarted TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by a margin of 1,956 votes to emerge the winner in the constituency, the Election Commission said. READ MORE

To get constituency-wise results of West Bengal Assembly elections, find map here

By winning 148 seats as of now, TMC has crossed the magic figure which is 147. Credit: ECI.

The Centre will continue to extend all possible support to the West Bengal government to fulfil people’s aspirations: Narendra Modi.

Trinamool Congress writes to Chief Electoral office, West Bengal for, "immediate re-counting of votes in Nandigram AC 210 and postal ballots."

We respect the mandate of Bengal: Amit Shah

BJP leader Swapan Dasgupta accuses TMC workers of indulging in violence.

BJP's electoral invincibility has been busted: CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury on Assembly polls results

The Assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, and Puducherry have been a boost to the Opposition. The CPI(M)-led Left has returned to power in Kerala, while Trinamool Congress defied all odds. BJP retained Assam, while DMK returned to power after a 10-year gap. CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury spoke to DH’s Shemin Joy about the election results.

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Bengal saved India today, says Mamata Banerjee on landslide victory

Thanking the people as the Trinamool Congress headed for a landslide victory in the assembly elections, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Sunday that West Bengal has "saved" India with its mandate.

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Humbly accept people's mandate: Rahul Gandhi on assembly poll results

After the party's poor performance in assembly elections in five states, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said it humbly accepts the people's mandate and it will continue to fight for its values and ideals.

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In Kerala, LDF is set to return to power, Pinarayi Vijayan has hailed the win as 'victory of people'. Get all the updates of Kerala Assembly elections here.

Meanwhile in Tamil Nadu, Stalin-led DMK is set to overthrow AIDAMK after a gap of 10 years. Get all the latest updates of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections here.

Partywise vote share as of now in West Bengal Assembly elections. Credit: ECI.

TMC candidate Madan Mitra defeats BJP's Anindya Banerjee by 4,198 votes.

TMC's heavyweight leader Firhad Hakim defeats Awadh Kishore Gupta of BJP by 26,548 votes.

TMC's Rathin Ghosh defeats Rajasree Rajbanshi of BJP by 35,804 votes.

Tapan Dasgupta of TMC has won against Debabrata Biswas of BJP in Saptagram by 18,567 votes.

Star actor and BJP candidate Yash Dasgupta has lost in Chanditala Constituency to TMC's Swati Khandoker by 12,920 votes.

From a negligible presence earlier, BJP’s presence has significantly increased in West Bengal: PM Narendra Modi.

Ashok Kumar Deb of TMC defeats Tarun Kumar Adak of BJP in Budge Budge by 44,714 votes.

Bengal poll results to impact Uttar Pradesh assembly poll and 2024 general election: Yashwant Sinha

Trinamool Congress vice-president Yashwant Sinha on Sunday demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah following the outcome of West Bengal assembly poll.

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Mamata or Suvendu: Who has won Nandigram? Confusion prevails over verdict

The Election Commission of India on Sunday retracted its earlier announcement declaring Mamata Banerjee as the winner of Nandigram and announced TMC turncoat Suvendu Adhikari as winner from the seat. The EC said he won by a margin of over 1,900 votes.

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BJP has met its match in West Bengal and lost: Shashi Tharoor

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday hailed Mamata Banerjee for her "spectacular victory" in the West Bengal Assembly polls and said the BJP has met its match in Bengal and lost.

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TMC has won 24 seats so far, BJP has won 4 seats. Credit: ECI.

BJP's Nisith Pramanik has won in Dinhata, defeating Udayan Guha of TMC by 5,179 votes. Credit: ECI.

A TMC supporter reacts in joy in Kolkata. Credit: PTI Photo

TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee flashes the victory sign with her nephew Abhisekh Banerjee's daughter Azania (R), during interaction with media after trends show her party's wins in the State Assembly Election 2021, in Kolkata. Credit: PTI Photo

Find out who has won where, and who is leading in this DH map on West Bengal Assembly elections.

I think the people of Bengal have not taken corruption, anarchy, lawlessness in the state into consideration: Dilip Ghosh.

BJP leader Babul Supriyo refuses to accept the verdict of Bengal.

We are demanding a recount in Nandigram: Mamata Banerje to ABP Ananda.

EC retracts announcement about Mamata Banerjee's victory, declares Suvendu Adhikari winner of Nandigram by 1,957 votes.

There has been rigging during counting of votes in Nandigram. I will go to the court for justice: Mamata Banerjee.

BJP played dirty politics, tried all the dirty tricks. Even the ECI was biased in their approach. This is a victory of Democracy: Mamata Banerjee.

We have defeated mafia power, money power and muscle power. Even ECI was not fair in their conduct: Mamata Banerjee.

Salute to my Bengal. I am proud to say that Bengal has saved India: Mamata Banerjee.

We will start working to prevent the coronavirus outbreak. We will not conduct any victory rally: Mamata Banerjee.

This win is not just of Bengal, but of the rest of India. This win has saved humanity: Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal election results 2021: BJP leaders 'carpet-bombing' state with rallies goes in vain

Mamata Banerjee is likely to have successfully defended her position in West Bengal as Election Commission numbers show that the Trinamool Congress is leading in over 200 seats, indicating that Didi may be heading for a hat-trick.

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BJP loses battle with regional satraps yet again, Congress fails to make a mark

In the election results from four states and a union territory, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) looks set to hold on to Assam. But results from other states have buttressed the trend of the BJP performing poorly when faced with a strong regional party, and that several regions farthest from Delhi still refuse to come under the thrall of the Hindutva party.

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TMC has won two seats as of now. Credit: ECI

TMC workers celebrate in the Murshidabad district. Credit: PTI Photo

This is a win of Bengal, of the party workers. There will be no victory rally, keeping in mind the coronavirus situation in the state: Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal Assembly election results: Mamata Banerjee victorious in nail-biting Nandigram race

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) seems to be heading towards a thumping victory with over 200 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections if the ongoing trends hold. BJP on the other hand is likely to face disappointment as till now the party is far behind its declared target of 200 seats.

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Mamata Banerjee: From Bengal Tigress to Indian Tigress

Mamata Banerjee has today finally promoted herself from ‘Bengal Tigress’ to ‘Indian Tigress’. She has not only stalled the horse of Narendra Modi’s ‘ashwamedh yagna’, she has decimated the conceited saffron brigade.

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TMC workers celebrate in the Murshidabad district. Credit: PTI Photo

Jubiliant supporters of TMC celebrate in Kolkata as the party is poised to claim the throne of West Bengal for a third consecutive time. Credit: PTI Photo

Supporters of Trinamool Congress (TMC) party celebrate in Kolkata. Credit: AFP photo.

Breaking: Mamata Banerjee wins in Nandigram, defeats Suvendu Adhikari in close race.

Tight finish on the cards in Nandigram between Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari; ECI to count postal ballots before the counting of 17th round.

Bangladeshis and Rohingyas are Mamata's biggest strength: Kangana Ranaut on TMC leading polls

Actor Kangana Ranaut upon seeing Trinamool Congress lead the West Bengal polls claimed that "Bangladeshisand Rohingyas" were CM Mamata Banerjee's "biggest strength."

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Prashant Kishor to quit as poll strategist, says 'have had enough'

Prashant Kishor, the man behind the Trinamool Congress' successful campaign in Bengal, says he has "had enough" of being a poll strategist and is going to pursue something else in life.

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Mamata Banerjee turns the table, leads in Nandigram against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

TMC supermo Mamata Banerjee and BJP's Suvendu Adhikari are engaged in a close contest in Nandigram. According to ECI, the vote difference between them is now less than 4,000. Who will have the last laugh?

West Bengal Polls: Sharad Pawar congratulates Mamata Banerjee as TMC surges ahead of BJP

NCP president Sharad Pawar on Sunday congratulated Mamata Banerjee, whose party TMC was striding way ahead of the BJP in the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly polls.

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Nandigram is being fought between CM Mamata Banerjee and bete noire Suvendu Adhikari

Follow results from hotly contested Nandigram seat here

Meanwhile in Kerala, CPM has overtaken BJP's lone sitting MLA by 1,570 votes; Metroman also pushed to second in Palakkad.

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Partywise vote share in Bengal Assembly elections till now, according to ECI website.

People of Bengal gave befitting reply to repeated attacks on Mamata: TMC's Partha Chatterjee on poll trends

Trinamool Congress secretary general Partha Chatterjee Sunday said trends available for 284 seats indicate that the people of West Bengal have given a befitting reply to the repeated "attacks" on Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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Meanwhile, results of the Karnataka by-elections are also being declared. Check here for all the latest updates.

Present scenario in West Bengal Assembly elections according to ECI website

Meanwhile, Stalin-led DMK is set to break its losing streak in Tamil Nadu, leads in 118 seats. Get all the updates of the results of Tamil Nadu Asssembly elections here.

Suprising that Locket Chatterjee, Babul Supriyo are trailing in their respective constituencies: BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya.

TMC's Rathin Ghosh ahead in Madhyamgram; Madan Mitra maintains lead in Kamarhati.

Meanwhile, as per media reports, coronavirus guidelines have been violated in many places in Bengal.

Former UP CM Akhilesh Yadav congratulates Mamata Banerjee

TMC leads in Kalimpong, North Dinajpur; actor Chiranjeet Chakraborty leading in Barasat.

TMC supporters start celebration as TMC takes massive lead

TMC ahead in Tamluk, Mahishadal; veteran leader Partha Chatterjee leads in Behala West.

TMC's Sayantika Banerjee leading in Bankura, BJP ahead in Haldia.

CPI(M)'s Dipsita Dhar trailing in Bali Constituency; TMC ahead in Dubrajpur.

TMC is leading in over 200 seats according to ECI website. Morning shows the day? Or will the trend change later? Stay tuned to DH for more updates.

TMC's Sujit Basu leads in Bidhannagar Constituency; Raj Chakraborty leading from Barrackpore Constituency.

BJP leader Rahul Sinha trails in Habra Constituency; CPI(M) candidate Sujan Chakraborty trails in Jadavpur Constituency.

TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya leading in Dum Dum North constituency, BJP candidate Rudranil Ghosh trails in Bhowanipore.

Early trends not real indicator of Bengal poll outcome: Vijayvargiya

BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Sunday exuded confidence that his party will form the next government in West Bengal.

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UPDATE: BJP candidate in Asansol South Agnimitra Paul is trailing against TMC's Sayoni Ghosh.

Political strategist and TMC advisor Prashant Kishor claimed earlier that BJP would not cross the mark of 100 seats in Bengal. Right now, the saffron party is leading in less than 100 seats. Credit: PTI Photo

TMC has taken a huge lead in Bengal. Can BJP stage a comeback? Credit: ECI.

Mamata Banerjee reduces deficit against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram.

TMC's Javed Ahmed Khan leading in Kasba Constituency, BJP's Shankar Ghosh ahead in Siliguri Constituency.

TMC leading in 10 out 11 seats in Kolkata. BJP marginally ahead in Bhowanipore Constituency

Heavyweight Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury trailing in Murshidabad Constituency. Credit: PTI File Photo

TMC leader Arup Roy leading in Howrah Madhya Constituency.

Scenario in West Bengal Assembly elections right now, according to Election Commission of India.

BJP candidate in Asansol South Agnimitra Paul is leading against TMC's Sayoni Ghosh.

TMC's Sujata Mondal Khan leads in Arambagh Constituecy.

TMC leading in 5 out 9 seats in Purulia district, BJP leading in 4 seats.

TMC's Shyamal Roy leads in Bongaon Constituency, Subrata Mukherjee leads in Ballygunge.

TMC candidate Sayoni Ghosh trailing in Asansol South, Soham Chakraborty leads in Chandipur.

As per reports, BJP is now leading in less than 100 seats and TMC crosses magic figure.

Too early to say anything: Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP

CPI(M)'s Aishe Ghosh trails in Jamuria Contituency, TMC's Arup Biswas leads in Tollygunge Constituency against BJP's Babul Supriyo.

As per eraly trends TMC has taken a healthy lead against BJP, but party supremo Mamata Banerjee trails in Nandigram against Suvendu Adhikari.

CPI(M)'s Kanti Ganguly trails in Raidighi Constituency.

We will win with two-thirds majority, don't worry we will: TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee.

BJP's Swapan Dasgupta leads in Tarakeswar Constituency.

CPI(M) candidate Mohammed Salim trails against Yash Dasgupta in Chanditala Constituency.

TMC's Becharam Manna leads against Rabindranath Bhattacharjee of BJP in Singur Constituency.

TMC's star candidate Madan Mitra ahead in Kamarhati Constituency.

BJP's heavyweight candidate Mukul Roy leads against TMC's Koushani Mukherjee in Nadia's Krishnanagar North.

Trinamool Congress crosses magic figure of 147 as per early trend. (Media reports). Credit: PTI Photo

BJP'S Samik Bhattacharya trails in Rajarhat-Gopalpur as singer Aditi Munshi of TMC takes lead.

Counting agents wearing PPE kit within the Counting Venue under 66, Khargram(SC) Assembly Constituency, Murshidabad District.Credit: CEO West Bengal

TMC ahead in Raghunathganj Constituency, BJP leads in Panihati Constituency.

BJP's Mihir Goswami ahead in Natabari constituency.

TMC extends lead over BJP. Credit: Election Commission of India.

Former cricketer and TMC candidate Manoj Tiwary leading in Shibpur Constituency. Credit: PTI File Photo

BJP candidate and Tollywood actor Yash Dasgupta trailing in Chanditala Constituency. Meanwhile, BJP candidate and actor Hiran leading in Kharagpur Constituency.

National General Secretary of B L Santhosh says:

TMC's June Malia leading from Medinipur Sadar. Note: Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh won from this seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

According to the Election Commission of India, TMC is leading in 7 seats, BJP in 3 seats.

TMC's Sovandeb Chattopadhyay leads in Bhowanipur Constituency against BJP's Rudranil Ghosh.

This is big! BJP's Suvendu Adhikari takes a lead over Mamata Banerjee in Nandigram.

What is the Election Commission of India saying? Let us find out!

TMC ahead in Asansol North, Haroa; BJP ahead in Bhatpara. Meanhwhile, heavyweight BJP candidate Rajib Banerjee is trailing in Domjur.

BJP ahead in Malda, TMC ahead in Howrah South as per intial trend.

BJP'S Samik Bhattacharya ahead in Rajarhat-Gopalpur, Locket Chatterjee ahead in Chunchura.

TMC leader Subrata Mukhopadhyay ahead in Ballygunge, another TMC leader Firhad Hakim ahead in Kolkata Port.

Sanjukta Morcha ahead in two to four seats. (Media reports)

BJP ahead in Nayagram, Singur, Tollygunge, Jhargram as per initial trend, TMC ahead in Manbazar, Karundighi, Islampur, Ratua. (Media reports)

BJP ahead in Purlulia's Raghunathpur, TMC ahead in Baruipur constituency. Remember, this is based on the counting of postal ballots and the counting of EVMs is yet to begin. (Media reports)

BJP's Subrata Saha ahead in Rashbihari constituency, TMC's Sashi Paja ahead in Shyampukur constituency. (Media reports)

Counting of votes in West Bengal Assembly polls begins under tight security

Counting of votes polled in the West Bengal assembly elections began at 8 am on Sunday under tight security and strict adherence to safety protocols, amid a raging second wave of Covid-19.

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According to the initial trend, TMC is ahead in 44 seats, BJP ahead in 40 seats and Sanjukta Morcha ahead in 2 seats. (Media reports)

TMC leader Firhad Hikam to ABP Ananda: This win will not bring any joy to us, as the fight against coronavirus is the most important matter right now. We will have to focus on that once the counting ends.

As per the counting of postal ballots, TMC is ahead in 27, BJP in 22, and Sanjukta Morcha in one seat. But remember, this is only the postal ballot, and not even one round of counting has ended. (Media reports)

Acid test for BJP candidates Srabanti Chatterjee for Behala West and Payel Sarkar (R) for Behala East. Will BJP's celebrity politics deliver the desired results? Credit: PTI File Photo

Today is also the 100th birth anniversary of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray. And Bengal will give its 'ray' (judgment) today. What a day! Credit: FAGET/AFP/Getty Images

Fasten your seat belts, as counting of votes has started in West Bengal. Credit: iStock Photo

BJP candidate from Tollygunge constituency Babul Supriyo has arrived at the Hastings House where the counting is taking place. Polling agents of TMC candidate Arup Biswas are also present there. Credit: PTI File Photo

Around 10 minutes to go for the counting to begin. Already reports of violation of Covid-19 protocols in some booths are coming in. Can ECI keep it tight, especially after the rebukes of the Madras High Court?

All eyes will be on Mamata Banerjee, where the TMC supermo will fight for supremacy against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari and CPI(M)'s Minakshi Mukherjee. It is a seat that can decide a lot of factors. Credit: PTI Photo.

Bengal BJP welcomes ECI decision banning all rallies after the declaration of the result.

CPI(M) candidate in Nandigram Minakshi Mukherjee to ABP Ananda: "Today, people will ensure the victory of Democracy."

Congress not to participate in poll debates on counting day

The Congress on Saturday decided that it will not participate in election debates on television on Sunday when the results for assembly polls for five states are out.

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108 centres, 256 companies of central forces, strict Covid measures: All set for May 2 counting for Bengal polls

The Election Commission has made elaborate arrangements for counting of votes on May 2 for the West Bengal assembly polls and put in place measures to ensure strict adherence to health safety protocols, amid a raging second wave of Covid-19, an official said on Saturday.

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West Bengal Assembly poll results to be declared under heavy security, Covid protocol

The results of the much anticipated West Bengal Assembly elections will be declared on Sunday amid heavy security arrangements and strict Covid-19 protocols. Sources in the Election Commission (EC) said that 256 companies of Central forces and at least 292 observers will be deployed at 108 counting centres across 23 districts of the state.

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