West Bengal Assembly Elections Phase Two Campaigning Completed

25 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 26 APR 2026 — 6 MAY 2026

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Latest · 6 May 2026

Following three post-election deaths, the Chief Election Commissioner directed West Bengal authorities to implement zero tolerance for violence.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections in 2026, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to the efforts of political leaders to influence voters; it excludes other political actions and events by the same individuals, parties, or regions unless they are directly related to the West Bengal assembly elections.

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26Apr

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: Leaders make last ditch efforts to woo voters in West Bengal

27Apr

The Hindu

Political parties completed campaigning for the second phase of West Bengal's assembly elections, with the first phase having concluded on April 23rd.

29Apr

The Hindu

Assembly election 2026 LIVE: Exit polls predict close contest in West Bengal, DMK+ lead in Tamil Nadu,

3May

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India will begin counting votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections on May 4, 2026.

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India has appointed additional observers to oversee the West Bengal Assembly election vote count following allegations from Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee.

The Hindu

The Election Commission of India is overseeing the nationwide counting of votes for Assembly elections in five states.

4May

BBC

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved a decisive victory in West Bengal, marking a significant political shift for the party and potentially solidifying Amit Shah's position as Modi's successor.

Al Jazeera

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state elections, marking a significant shift in Indian politics.

The Dawn

Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a record victory in the West Bengal state elections, securing a majority of seats.

Al Jazeera

The Bharatiya Janata Party is poised to win two of four state elections in India, strengthening its position and potentially weakening key opposition parties.

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress lost power in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections due to a split in the Muslim vote bank.

The Hindu

The Trinamool Congress lost power in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections due to a split in the Muslim vote bank, favoring the BJP.

The Guardian

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved its first victory in West Bengal, marking a significant expansion of its control over Indian state and central governments.

The Hindu

The Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a historic victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, securing a majority and significantly surpassing the Trinamool Congress.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi celebrated the BJP's victory in four states and a Union Territory, attributing it to voters seeking stability and development.

5May

Al Jazeera

The Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in West Bengal raises concerns about potential authoritarianism and its growing political power in India.

BBC

Mamata Banerjee's bid for a fourth consecutive term as West Bengal chief minister ended in defeat, marking a significant shift in the region's political landscape.

The Hindu

The BJP is poised to form a government in West Bengal after winning the Assembly election, with Suvendu Adhikari considered the frontrunner for the Chief Minister position.

6May

The Dawn

Following the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP victory in West Bengal state elections, clashes between rival supporters resulted in four deaths.

The Hindu

Following the BJP's victory in the West Bengal elections, legal experts suggest that an election petition can be filed challenging the results based on allegations of voter deletion.

Al Jazeera

Following the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP victory in West Bengal's state election, at least four people were killed in political unrest.

The Guardian

West Bengal's chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, refuses to resign despite the BJP's landslide victory, citing a "conspiracy" and threatening further political turmoil.

Al Jazeera

What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy? | Elections

The Dawn

Mamata Banerjee, the West Bengal chief minister, refused to resign despite her party's defeat in the state elections, citing alleged election rigging.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Following three post-election deaths, the Chief Election Commissioner directed West Bengal authorities to implement zero tolerance for violence.

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