Bengal Election 2026 Dates: Phase 1 & 2 voting schedule, which districts vote when, exit poll timing & result day
West Bengal Election 2026: Seats and Majority Mark
- Total seats: 294
- Majority mark: 148
The party or alliance with more than 148 seats will form the government in West Bengal.
West Bengal Election 2026: Voting Dates and Counting Schedule
- Voting will be held in two stages: April 23 and April 29.
- Counting of votes: May 4
The exit polls are expected to be announced after the final phase of voting is completed.
Phase 1 Constituencies (152 Seats – 23 April)
Mekliganj (SC), Mathabhanga (SC), Coochbehar Uttar (SC), Coochbehar Dakshin, Sitalkuchi (SC), Sitai (SC), Dinhata, Natabari, Tufanganj, Kumargram (ST), Kalchini (ST), Alipurduars, Falakata (SC), Madarihat (ST), Dhupguri (SC), Maynaguri (SC), Jalpaiguri (SC), Rajganj (SC), Dabgram-Fulbari, Mal (ST), Nagrakata (ST), Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Kurseong, Matigara-Naxalbari (SC), Siliguri, Phansidewa (ST), Chopra, Islampur, Goalpokhar, Chakulia, Karandighi, Hemtabad (SC), Kaliaganj (SC), Raiganj, Itahar, Kushmandi (SC), Kumarganj, Balurghat, Tapan (ST), Gangarampur (SC), Harirampur, Habibpur (ST), Gazole (SC), Chanchal, Harischandrapur, Malatipur, Ratua, Manikchak, Maldaha (SC), English Bazar, Mothabari, Sujapur, Baisnabnagar, Farakka, Samserganj, Suti, Jangipur, Raghunathganj, Sagardighi, Lalgola, Bhagawangola, Raninagar, Murshidabad, Nabagram (SC) Kanthi Dakshin, Ramnagar, Egra, Dantan, Nayagram (ST), Gopiballavpur, Jhargram, Keshiary (ST), Kharagpur Sadar, Narayangarh, Sabang, Pingla, Kharagpur, Debra, Daspur, Ghatal (SC), Chandrakona (SC), Garbeta, Salboni, Keshpur (SC), Medinipur, Binpur (ST), Bandwan (ST), Balarampur, Baghmundi, Joypur, Purulia, Manbazar (ST), Kashipur, Para (SC), Raghunathpur (SC), Saltora (SC), Chhatna, Ranibandh (ST), Raipur (ST), Taldangra, Bankura, Barjora, Onda, Bishnupur, Katulpur (SC), Indus (SC), Sonamukhi (SC), Pandabeswar, Durgapur Purba, Durgapur Paschim, Raniganj, Jamuria, Asansol Dakshin, Asansol Uttar, Kulti, Barabani, Dubrajpur (SC), Suri, Bolpur, Nanoor (SC), Labpur, Sainthia (SC), Mayureswar, Rampurhat, Hansan, Nalhati, Murarai
Phase 2 Constituencies (142 Seats – 29 April)
Karimpur, Tehatta, Palashipara, Kaliganj, Nakashipara, Chapra, Krishnanagar Uttar, Nabadwip, Krishnanagar Dakshin, Santipur, Ranaghat Uttar Paschim, Krishnaganj (SC), Ranaghat Uttar Purba (SC), Ranaghat Dakshin (SC), Chakdaha, Kalyani (SC), Haringhata (SC), Bagda (SC), Bangaon Uttar (SC), Bangaon Dakshin (SC), Gaighata (SC), Swarupnagar (SC), Baduria, Habra, Ashoknagar, Amdanga, Bijpur, Naihati, Bhatpara, Jagatdal, Noapara, Barrackpur, Khardaha, Dum Dum Uttar, Panihati, Kamarhati, Baranagar, Dum Dum, Rajarhat New City, Bidhannagar, Rajarhat Gopalpur, Madhyamgram, Barasat, Deganga, Haroa, Minakhan (SC), Sandeshkhali (ST), Basirhat Dakshin, Basirhat Uttar, Hingalganj (SC), Gosaba (SC), Basanti (SC), Kultali (SC), Patharpratima, Kakdwip, Sagar, Kulpi, Raidighi, Mandirbazar (SC), Jaynagar (SC), Baruipur Purba (SC), Canning Paschim (SC), Canning Purba, Baruipur Paschim, Magrahat Purba (SC), Magrahat Paschim, Diamond Harbour, Falta, Satgachhia, Bishnupur (SC), Sonarpur Dakshin, Bhangar, Kasba, Jadavpur, Sonarpur Uttar, Tollyganj, Behala Purba, Behala Paschim, Maheshtala, Budge Budge, Metiaburuz, Kolkata Port, Bhabanipur, Rashbehari, Ballygunge, Chowrangee, Entally, Beleghata, Jorasanko, Shyampukur, Maniktala, Kashipur-Belgachhia, Bally, Howrah Uttar, Howrah Madhya, Shibpur, Howrah Dakshin, Sankrail (SC), Panchla, Uluberia Purba, Uluberia Uttar (SC), Uluberia Dakshin, Shyampur, Bagnan, Amta, Udaynarayanpur, Jagatballavpur, Domjur, Uttarpara, Sreerampur, Champdani, Singur, Chandannagar, Chunchura, Balagarh (SC), Pandua, Saptagram, Chanditala, Jangipara, Haripal, Dhanekhali (SC), Tarakeswar, Pursurah, Arambag (SC), Goghat (SC), Khanakul, Khandaghosh (SC), Bardhaman Dakshin, Raina (SC), Jamalpur (SC), Monteswar, Kalna (SC), Memari, Bardhaman Uttar (SC), Bhatar, Purbasthali Dakshin, Purbasthali Uttar, Katwa, Ketugram, Mangalkot, Ausgram (SC), Galsi (SC)
West Bengal Election 2026: TMC vs BJP Battle
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) will try to maintain its power against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has significantly expanded its presence in the state in recent years.
West Bengal remains one of the few major states not ruled by the BJP, but the party has made significant electoral gains since 2014.
West Bengal Election 2026: Mamata Banerjee Eyes Fourth Term
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is seeking a record fourth consecutive term in office.
TMC has been in power since 2011, when it ended the 34-year rule of the CPI(M)-led Left Front government.
West Bengal Election 2026: Key Issues and Anti-Incumbency
The election is expected to be affected by several important issues:
- Anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling TMC
- Criticism of the handling of law and order
- Public anger over high-profile crimes
In particular, the rape and murder case at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in 2024 triggered widespread protests, along with allegations of administrative failure and concerns about women’s safety.
West Bengal Election 2026: Political Debates
There were many discussions before the election:
- Disputes regarding Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
- TMC accuses BJP of disenfranchising voters
- BJP alleges TMC protects illegal immigrants for political gain
- Enforcement Directorate raided TMC-related organizations
- Change of management in the governorship
West Bengal Election 2026: Key Leaders to Watch
TMC Leaders
- Mamata Banerjee
- Abhishek Banerjee
- Babul Supriyo
BJP Leaders
- Suvendu Adhikari
- Samik Bhattacharya
- Dilip Ghosh
Left Front Leaders
- Biman Bose
- Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya
- Minakshi Mukherjee
West Bengal Election 2026: What to Expect?
The 2026 West Bengal Assembly Election is expected to be closely contested with the ruling TMC facing strong opposition from the BJP, while the Left Front aims to regain lost ground. The outcome will play a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of eastern India.
Input from agencies
