West Bengal election results LIVE: Vote counting under way for 293 seats as TMC looks to retain power, BJP aims historic win
Election Commission of India (ECI) has appointed additional observers for the counting of votes in West Bengal's Assembly election, following allegations from Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee. The counting is scheduled for May 4th with TMC, BJP, CPI(M) and Congress all vying for power. The state saw high voter turnout in both phases of the election.
6 MAY 2026
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— The Dawn
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— The Hindu
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