Exit polls indicate a competitive landscape in West Bengal with the BJP and TMC in a close contest. Most exit polls predict a tight race, reflecting the political dynamics as the second phase of voting concluded.
Key projections:
- The PMARQ poll estimates 118-138 seats for the TMC-led alliance and 150-175 seats for the BJP.
- Matrize figures show 125-140 seats for TMC+ and 146-161 seats for BJP.
- The JVC poll projects 131-152 seats for TMC+ and 138-159 seats for BJP.
- The Congress is projected to secure only 2 seats.
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) appears to have a clear majority in Assam and Puducherry, indicating its stronghold in those regions. Meanwhile, the DMK-led coalition is leading in Tamil Nadu, while the United Democratic Front (UDF) is ahead in Kerala.
These projections come amid heightened political activities, with Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari leading their respective parties. The exit polls were conducted after the second phase of polls concluded, leaving observers eager for final results.
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by actor Vijay, is showing a surge according to Axis My India, adding further complexity to the electoral landscape.