West Bengal election results 2021: TMC trails BJP in early trends, Mamata urges patience
Synopsis
With BJP leading in 192 seats and TMC in just 88 as of 4:30 pm, Mamata Banerjee took to social media to urge her cadre not to abandon counting centres — alleging a BJP plot in early trends and accusing the Election Commission of acting on 'whims and fancies.' The final verdict in West Bengal's most fiercely contested election in years was still hours away.
Key Takeaways
BJP was leading in 192 seats and had won 6 , while TMC led in 88 seats as of 4:30 pm on 4 May .
TMC MP Saugata Roy expressed disappointment but cautioned against conclusions, citing incomplete results.
TMC MP Rachana Banerjee flagged an unusually slow counting process and urged the party not to be demoralised.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a video urging candidates to stay at counting centres, claiming TMC would "win at sunset." Mamata alleged BJP was manipulating early trends and accused the ECI of misusing Central and state forces.
TMC's Reyat Hossain Sarkar won the Bhagawangola Assembly seat, per ECI data.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader and Member of Parliament Saugata Roy on Monday, 4 May acknowledged disappointment over early vote-count trends in the West Bengal Assembly elections, while cautioning that final results were yet to be declared. The remarks came as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held leads in 192 seats and had already won 6, against TMC's leads in 88 seats, according to Election Commission of India (ECI) data as of 4:30 pm.
Early Trends and TMC's Initial Reaction
Point of View
While consistent with TMC's campaign narrative, were made without supporting evidence and risk deepening institutional distrust. What is notable is the speed of the response: rather than waiting for the final count, the Chief Minister chose to frame the narrative in real time, a tactic that could either steady her cadre or, if the final results confirm BJP's leads, leave her with serious credibility questions to answer.
NationPress
5 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the early election trends in West Bengal on 4 May?
As of 4:30 pm on 4 May, BJP was leading in 192 seats and had won 6, while TMC was ahead in 88 seats, according to ECI data. These were early trends and the final results had not yet been declared.
What did Mamata Banerjee say during the counting process?
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a video on X urging TMC candidates and counting agents to stay at their counting centres till the end, claiming the party would 'win at sunset.' She alleged BJP was artificially shown ahead in early rounds and accused the ECI of misusing forces.
Why did TMC leaders question the counting process?
TMC MP Rachana Banerjee noted that counting was unusually slow, saying results typically become clear by 2 pm. Mamata Banerjee alleged counting had been paused in around 100 constituencies after just two to three rounds.
What EVM concerns did Saugata Roy raise?
Roy noted that some people were alleging errors in EVMs or that machines had been 'fully charged,' but he deferred to counting agents to comment on the matter and did not make a direct accusation himself.
Who won the Bhagawangola Assembly seat?
TMC's Reyat Hossain Sarkar won the Bhagawangola Assembly seat, according to ECI trends as of 4:30 pm on 4 May.
