West Bengal counting: BJP leads in 189 seats, TMC trails at 92 as Kabir demands regime change
Synopsis
BJP is leading in 189 of 232 seats counted so far in West Bengal, with TMC trailing at 92 — a potential seismic shift after over a decade of Mamata Banerjee's rule. AJUP's Humayun Kabir has gone public with a call to oust TMC, even as the high-profile Bhabanipur and Nandigram contests remain on a knife's edge.
Key Takeaways
BJP leading in 189 constituencies against TMC 's 92 , based on trends from 232 of 293 seats as of 1:15 pm on 4 May .
AJUP president Humayun Kabir called for TMC's removal, predicting BJP would win one seat more than TMC.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leads in Bhabanipur ; BJP's Suvendu Adhikari leads in Nandigram .
Humayun Kabir himself leading from Rejinagar in Murshidabad district .
The Election Commission of India has urged parties to seek prior permission for victory processions to prevent post-result violence.
As vote counting progressed in West Bengal on 4 May, Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) president Humayun Kabir predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would overtake the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), calling for the party's removal from power after three consecutive terms. Early trends from 232 of 293 seats showed BJP candidates leading in 189 constituencies, against TMC's lead in 92 seats.
Kabir's Strong Statement on Counting Day
Speaking as counting trends emerged, Humayun Kabir said, "I would like to say that BJP will get one seat more than TMC. I have always said that TMC who has been in power for three times, those who committed wrongdoings, those who have done corruption, that is why they should be removed from power..." The AJUP president had earlier in the morning taken a more measured tone, expressing satisfaction with the counting process. "Everything is completely fine at the polling stations. The Election Commission has also made good decisions regarding the counting process, which is a positive step," he said.
Key Seat Trends Across Constituencies
According to data available up to approximately 1:15 pm for 232 of the 293 seats, BJP candidates were leading in 189 constituencies while TMC held leads in 92 seats. The Left Front–All India Secular Front alliance and the AJUP were leading in two seats each. Political observers noted that early leads frequently shift as multiple counting rounds continue through the day.
Notably, Humayun Kabir himself was leading from the Rejinagar constituency in Murshidabad district. In one of the most closely watched contests, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was leading in Bhabanipur against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, while Adhikari was simultaneously leading in Nandigram — a high-stakes dual contest that has drawn national attention.
Election Commission Urges Restraint
The Election Commission of India (ECI) urged all political parties to maintain restraint in the wake of results, asking them to seek prior permission before organising victory processions. The commission emphasised the importance of preventing post-result violence, a recurring concern in West Bengal elections. This comes amid a history of poll-related clashes in the state that have drawn repeated scrutiny from courts and civil society groups.
What the Trends Signal
The early BJP leads, if sustained, would mark a dramatic shift in West Bengal's political landscape, where TMC has held power since 2011. The BJP had significantly improved its tally in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections and the 2021 Assembly polls, establishing itself as the principal opposition. A BJP majority would end over a decade of TMC rule and reshape the state's political and administrative structure. All eyes now remain on the final rounds of counting as trends continue to evolve.
Point of View
But counting trends at the halfway mark have historically diverged from final tallies in this state. What stands out is the scale of the lead — 189 versus 92 is not a marginal gap — and the fact that a regional ally like AJUP's Kabir is already calling for TMC's ouster, suggesting coalition arithmetic may be shifting against Mamata Banerjee. The Bhabanipur-Nandigram dynamic is the real political theatre here: if Banerjee wins her seat but loses the majority, the governance crisis would be unprecedented. The ECI's restraint advisory is a telling signal — West Bengal's post-poll violence record means the commission is not taking any chances.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats is BJP leading in West Bengal as of the latest counting trends?
As of approximately 1:15 pm on 4 May, BJP candidates were leading in 189 of 232 constituencies counted, while TMC was ahead in 92 seats. These are early trends and may change as counting progresses.
What did Humayun Kabir say about TMC on counting day?
AJUP president Humayun Kabir predicted that BJP would win one seat more than TMC and called for TMC's removal from power, citing alleged corruption and wrongdoings during its three terms in office.
What is the status of the Bhabanipur and Nandigram seats?
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was leading in Bhabanipur against BJP's Suvendu Adhikari, while Adhikari was simultaneously leading in Nandigram — two of the most high-profile contests in the West Bengal election.
Why has the Election Commission issued a restraint advisory?
The Election Commission of India urged parties to seek prior permission before holding victory processions to prevent post-result violence, a recurring concern given West Bengal's history of poll-related clashes.
How long has TMC been in power in West Bengal?
The All India Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been in power in West Bengal since 2011, making this its third consecutive term in office.
