India, April 29 -- A P-MARQ exit poll for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election has projected a strong showing for the BJP, putting it ahead of the ruling Trinamool Congress in the 294-member Assembly. According to the survey, the BJP is expected to secure between 150 and 175 seats, crossing the majority mark of 148 comfortably.

The TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, is projected to win 118 to 138 seats, indicating a significant drop compared to its previous performance. Other parties and independents are likely to bag 2 to 6 seats.

The projections suggest a direct and intense contest between the BJP and the TMC, with anti-incumbency, governance issues, and polarisation emerging as key factors influencing voter behaviour. The BJP's aggressiv...