BJP Off to a Slow Start, Dilip Ghosh, Shatrughan Sinha Trails

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has surged ahead. As of the latest trends, the TMC is leading in 24 seats. The BJP's gains were predicted by exit polls, but the TMC remains a formidable force. The election took place in seven phases from April 19 to June 1, with key contenders including Abhishek Banerjee (Diamond Harbour), Mahua Moitra (Krishnanagar), and Shatrughan Sinha (Asansol). The 2019 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal saw the TMC winning 22 seats, while the BJP made significant gains with 18 seats. The Congress secured victory in only two seats.