West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live: West Bengal stronghold for BJP, turning point for Uttar Pradesh; How are the power equations?

West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live: West Bengal elections are not only very important for BJP but also considered as prestigious elections. West Bengal is the home state of Jana Sangh founder Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, so winning this West Bengal is very important for BJP. Since the 1950s, the Jana Sangh and later the BJP have made consistent efforts to establish their roots in Bengal. But BJP has yet to win power. The BJP now seems to be heading towards victory with a majority in the 294-member West Bengal Legislative Assembly. In political circles, West Bengal is said to be BJP’s last front. It is being said that victory or defeat in this state will have an impact on BJP’s 2027 mission UP.

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Bengal: Polarization of Hindu opinion

A big test for the BJP in Bengal is how much it can polarize Hindu votes. According to statistics, Muslims constitute 25 to 30 percent of the electorate in West Bengal. BJP has consistently raised the issue of infiltration here.

West Bengal is the last stand for BJP

West Bengal is seen as the last front for the BJP. BJP has already won most parts of North, Central and East India. BJP was trying to win the stronghold of West Bengal for the past few years, but BJP faced defeat. But Bengal is the only major state in North India where the BJP is far from power. This is why Bengal has now become a prestige battle for the BJP.

Meanwhile, the Special In-Depth Review (SIR) has also become an important issue in this election. Changes in the electoral roll have left out a large number of names, of which a significant number are Muslim voters. Central Bengal, Murshidabad, Malda and border areas reported the highest number of votes to be omitted.

Polarization is also a major issue in West Bengal’s politics, with polarization being more intense in urban areas. This polarization has mainly occurred among non-Bengali people like Marwaris and Hindi speaking people. These people are more likely to support BJP.

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Very little discussion of Hindu-Muslim issues in villages

Although Hindu-Muslim issues are discussed in cities, it is negligible in villages. Interestingly, the news media has given that there was no communal tension or major violence in Bengal in this year’s elections.

Women voters also play an important role in Bengal

Several recent elections, including Bihar, have shown that women voters are playing an important role. In Bihar and Madhya Pradesh, women voters have generally supported the BJP, leading to a victory for the BJP.
This time, BJP has promised Rs 3,000 if the government is formed in Bengal.

Big support for Bengal’s Vijay Mission UP!

A victory in Bengal can be a big support for the BJP in the upcoming elections. In 2027, the BJP will try to make a strong comeback in the state under ‘Mission UP’, as the Lok Sabha elections are due in 2029. Being large states, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal are important for the BJP.