Polling held so far in first phase of West Bengal polls indicates TMC already in position to win: Mamata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed confidence in the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) chances of winning the assembly polls based on early polling results. She stated that a voter turnout of 89.93% was recorded in the first phase of the elections, which includes 152 out of 294 assembly seats. Banerjee emphasized her desire to end the BJP government in Delhi rather than seeking any personal political position.
- ▪Mamata Banerjee claims TMC is in a winning position based on early polling results.
- ▪A voter turnout of 89.93% was recorded in the first phase of the assembly polls.
- ▪The next round of polling is scheduled for April 29, with counting on May 4.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday (Aprl 23, 2026) asserted that polling held so far in the first phase of the assembly polls indicates the TMC is already in a position to win.Ms. Banerjee, also the Trinamool Congress supremo, said at a rally in Bow Bazar area of Kolkata that she will conquer Delhi taking along all opposition parties, after winning the election.A voter turnout of 89.93% was recorded till 5 p.m., as polling was underway in 152 of the 294 assembly seats in phase 1. The next round will take place on April 29, while counting will be held on May 4."From my understanding of people's mind, we are already in a position to win given the polling held so far today," Ms. Banerjee said."I am not interested in any post, I don't want the chair.
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