Kolkata/IBNS, May 4 -- Signalling a potential tectonic shift in West Bengal politics, early trends in the Assembly election results indicate the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is on course to form the government, potentially ending the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee.

The Congress is ahead in 5 seats, while the Left Front is leading in 2 constituencies.

In key battles, Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari is leading in Nandigram.

In Bhabanipur, a tough contest is underway between Adhikari and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee.

West Bengal has once again emerged as the centre of national political attention, with repolling conducted in Falta, Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim following reports of electoral tension.

The elections witnessed...