West Bengal election results: Split in Muslim votes spells doom for Trinamool Congress

The Trinamool Congress lost power in the 2026 Assembly elections due to a split in the Muslim vote bank, which favored the BJP and its candidates. Several factors contributed to this shift, including discontent among Muslim voters over issues such as temple construction and lack of development in minority-dominated areas. The Left Front, Congress, and AJUP also benefited from this division, securing seats in Malda and Murshidabad districts where the Muslim population is significant. The BJP's success was particularly pronounced in these areas with a majority of Hindu voters.