West Bengal Election Results 2026 Highlights: ‘BJP’s Poriborton has arrived with a bulldozer’ - TMC alleges office vandalised near New Market

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the lotus is now blooming from Gangotri to Gangasagar following the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in West Bengal, and urged all parties to focus on change, not revenge, and prioritise the state’s future over fear.

Addressing party workers at the BJP headquarters after the Assembly poll wins in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, Modi said it was a significant day that signals a bright future for the country.

"It is a day of trust in the great democracy of India, trust in the politics of performance, trust in the resolve of stability, trust in the spirit of Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat.

"I bow before the people of West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Keralam," he said at the victory celebration event, where BJP president Nitin Nabin, Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh, among others, were present.

Modi recalled that on November 14 last year, after the Bihar election results, he had told party workers that the Ganga flows onward from Bihar to Ganga Sagar in West Bengal.

"And today, with victory in West Bengal, from Gangotri (Uttarakhand) to Ganga Sagar (West Bengal), it is nothing but the lotus in full bloom. Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal today, in these states surrounding Mother Ganga, there are BJP-NDA governments," he said.

Democracy, not fear, prevailed in what he described as a festival of democracy in West Bengal.

When the BJP has won in Bengal, there should be talk of 'badlav' (change) not 'badla' (revenge), 'bhavishya' (future) not 'bhay' (fear), he said.

The prime minister added that winning and losing are natural in politics, but the people of the five states have demonstrated why India is regarded as the mother of democracy.

"Democracy is not just a system for us; it is the river of traditions in our veins. Today, not only has India's democracy triumphed, but India's Constitution has also triumphed. Our constitutional institutions have triumphed; our democratic processes have triumphed," he said.

The electoral battle was largely been framed as a direct contest between the All India Trinamool Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee led the TMC campaign, focusing on governance, welfare delivery and regional identity, while also raising concerns over the electoral roll revision. The BJP, spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, countered with an aggressive campaign centred on corruption, law and order, and anti-incumbency.

Counting is being conducted under tight security at multiple centres, with central forces, CCTV monitoring and election officials overseeing the process to ensure transparency. While polling was held for 294 seats, results are being declared for 293 constituencies, with repolling scheduled in Falta later this month. The Election Commission has maintained that all procedures are being followed strictly, even as political parties continue to raise concerns and counter-allegations.

At the constituency level, several high-profile contests are producing dramatic swings. In Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee, who initially trailed, has taken a strong lead over BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by over 8,000 votes after early rounds, signalling a key turnaround in one of the most closely watched seats.

The election also recorded a historic voter turnout of over 92 per cent, the highest since Independence, reflecting strong public participation. However, the results are being analysed in the context of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, which saw nearly 90 lakh names removed, making it a significant factor in assessing voting patterns.

Beyond the BJP and TMC, parties like the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Indian National Congress are looking to regain political relevance after a diminished presence in previous elections. Their performance in this election could indicate whether they are able to re-emerge in Bengal’s evolving political landscape.

With trends fluctuating and key seats witnessing tight contests, the final verdict is expected to have far-reaching implications not only for West Bengal but also for national politics. Whether the TMC retains its hold, the BJP establishes a new foothold, or other players make a comeback, the results will shape the state’s governance and political narrative for years to come.