BJP's Historic Sweep in West Bengal: A Political Shift Unfolds

The BJP achieved a historic victory in West Bengal, securing 207 seats in the assembly after a recount in Rajarhat-New Town. The TMC's tally fell significantly, ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year rule. This election marks a significant shift in state politics, with implications for governance and ideology.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clinched a landmark victory in West Bengal, obtaining 207 seats in the 294-member assembly. A recount in the Rajarhat-New Town constituency gave BJP candidate Piyush Kanodia a narrow victory over the incumbent, capturing another seat for the party.

This sweeping win terminates the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC), whose count dropped from 215 seats in 2021 to 80. The BJP's rise highlights a major political shift, symbolized by the defeat of Banerjee in Bhabanipur by BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

Led by high-profile campaigns from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, the BJP's growth signals a deep ideological and organizational change. Their vote share soared to 45%, underscoring the state's realignment as BJP now governs both the state and the Centre for the first time since 1972.