West Bengal results live: Early trends show a tight contest between BJP and TMC, with BJP making gains in South Bengal and holding its northern base. (File Photo) 4 min read May 4, 2026 10:48 AM IST First published on: May 4, 2026 at 10:48 AM IST Initial trends indicated a neck-to-neck contest in West Bengal between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP, with the latter enjoying an edge. As per the trends, the BJP had a vote share of 45.32%, up from 38.15% five years ago. It indicates that the party has made up ground in what it has dubbed its “final frontier”. Even in Bhabanipur, the constituency of CM Mamata Banerjee, a close fight is unfolding between her and Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari of the BJP, who was leading by over 1,000 votes when reports last came in. All eyes are on the Bengal results, which will determine whether Mamata Banerjee enters her fourth term as chief minister or the BJP finally breaks into the TMC fortress.…