BJP leads 194 seats in West Bengal as supporters rally outside Mamata's Kolkata residence
Synopsis
BJP workers rallied outside Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence in Kolkata as early trends showed the party leading in 194 seats against TMC's 92 — a potential historic shift in West Bengal politics. Mamata, however, pushed back, claiming the BJP's plan was to show early leads and alleging counting irregularities in nearly 100 constituencies.
Key Takeaways
BJP was leading in 194 seats against TMC's 92 , per ECI trends as of 1:50 pm on 4 May .
Hundreds of BJP supporters gathered outside Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence, raising 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'BJP Zindabad' slogans.
Confrontations were also reported in Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur , between BJP and TMC supporters.
CM Mamata Banerjee posted a video at 12:30 pm claiming TMC would "have the last laugh" and alleged counting was halted in nearly 100 constituencies after initial rounds.
Police were deployed at multiple locations to maintain law and order.
BJP workers and supporters gathered outside West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence in the Kalighat area of Kolkata on Monday, 4 May, raising slogans including 'Jai Shri Ram', 'BJP Zindabad', and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', as early counting trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leading in 194 seats against the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s 92. Police intervened and dispersed the crowd to restore order.
Key Counting Trends
According to trends released by the Election Commission of India (ECI) as of 1:50 pm, the BJP held a lead in 194 assembly constituencies, maintaining a margin of 102 seats over the TMC, which was leading in 92 constituencies. The figures, if sustained, would represent a decisive shift in West Bengal's electoral history, where the TMC has held power for over a decade.
Celebrations and Confrontations Across the State
A video, which went viral on social media, showed hundreds of BJP supporters celebrating on the streets near Mamata Banerjee's Kalighat residence. Police personnel were deployed swiftly and dispersed the gathering to maintain law and order amid the charged political atmosphere.
In Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur district, BJP workers and supporters also celebrated the party's early lead, which reportedly led to confrontations with TMC supporters who raised 'Jai Bangla' slogans in response. Security forces were deployed in the area and acted promptly to disperse both groups.
What Mamata Banerjee Said
As counting was underway, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee released a video message posted on her social media handle X at around 12:30 pm, claiming that
Point of View
If it holds, would end over a decade of TMC dominance. Mamata's counter-narrative — alleging a deliberate BJP strategy to front-load leads and halt counting — is a familiar playbook, but one that will need evidence to hold up. The real test is whether her appeal to counting agents to stay put signals genuine irregularity or a scramble to manage a narrative that is rapidly slipping.
NationPress
5 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What were the West Bengal election counting trends on 4 May?
As of 1:50 pm on 4 May, the BJP was leading in 194 assembly seats while the TMC was ahead in 92, according to Election Commission of India trends. This represented a margin of 102 seats in favour of the BJP.
Why did BJP supporters gather outside Mamata Banerjee's residence?
BJP workers and supporters gathered outside Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's residence in the Kalighat area of Kolkata to celebrate the party's early lead in counting trends. They raised slogans including 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'BJP Zindabad' before police dispersed the crowd.
What did Mamata Banerjee say during the counting?
Mamata Banerjee posted a video message on X at around 12:30 pm on 4 May, claiming that 'ultimately Trinamool Congress will have the last laugh.' She also alleged that counting had been stopped after the first two to three rounds in nearly 100 assembly constituencies, calling it a BJP plan.
Were there any clashes during the counting day celebrations?
Confrontations were reported in Kharagpur, Paschim Medinipur, between BJP supporters celebrating early leads and TMC supporters who raised 'Jai Bangla' slogans in response. Police were deployed and dispersed both groups to maintain order.
What is the significance of these results for West Bengal politics?
The early trends, if sustained, would mark a historic shift in West Bengal, where the TMC has held power for over a decade under Mamata Banerjee. A BJP majority would be the party's first in the state.
