West Bengal Election Result 2026 Live Streaming on ABP News, Aaj Tak, India Today and NDTV
The West Bengal election result 2026 counting begins today, May 4, following high-stakes voting on April 23 and 29. This crucial verdict will shape the state's next five years. Major networks, including ABP News, Aaj Tak, India Today, and NDTV, are providing live streaming coverage with real-time seat tallies and winning candidate lists.
All eyes are now on the West Bengal election result 2026, which will determine the political future of the state for the next five years. Following an intense two-phase election held on April 23 and April 29, the Election Commission of India (ECI) is set to begin the counting of votes today, May 4, 2026. Major news channels like ABP News, Aaj Tak, India Today and NDTV will host live streaming of their coverage for the West Bengal assembly election results. Find their broadcast videos below to catch live updates, party-wise seat numbers and list of winning candidates.
Early exit polls suggest a historic, neck-and-neck battle between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leaving both camps on edge as the state awaits the official verdict. While the TMC, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, is seeking a fourth consecutive term, the BJP has mounted its most significant challenge to date. West Bengal Election Result 2026 Live News Updates.
West Bengal Election Result 2026 Live Streaming on ABP News
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Result Live Streaming on Aaj Tak
West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live Streaming on India Today
West Bengal Election 2026 Results Live Streaming on NDTV
Exit Polls Predict a Tight Race
Several major pollsters, including Chanakya Strategies and Matrize, have projected the BJP to potentially cross the majority mark of 148 seats. Conversely, People's Pulse and Janmat Polls suggest a resilient performance by the TMC, predicting a comfortable lead for the incumbent party. Most "poll of polls" currently place both parties near the 140â150 seat range, suggesting that the final result could hinge on a few thousand votes in key urban and semi-urban constituencies. Assam Election Result 2026 Live News Updates.
Security and Counting Preparations
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of West Bengal has confirmed that three-tier security arrangements are in place at all counting centers and strong rooms across the state. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed to prevent any post-poll unrest.
The counting process will begin with postal ballots, followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). Official trends are expected to become clear by mid-morning, with the final tally likely to be confirmed by late evening.
The 2026 election saw a record voter turnout, touching nearly 90% in several districts. The campaign was marked by sharp rhetoric, with the TMC focusing on social welfare schemes like Lakshmir Bhandar and the BJP emphasizing a "double-engine" growth model and addressing issues of governance.
While the Left Front and Congress alliance remains a factor in certain pockets, the 2026 contest has largely solidified into a bipolar struggle between the TMC and the BJP, making the upcoming result one of the most consequential in West Bengal's political history.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 04, 2026 07:35 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
