The politics of West Bengal is completely colored in elections. The opinion poll released before the 2026 assembly elections has heated up the political atmosphere even more. In the survey conducted by C-Voter and CNN-News18, Trinamool Congress (TMC) seems to be getting a clear lead.
The popularity of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is still intact and a large section of the public wants to see her back in power. On the other hand, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is also emerging as a strong opposition. And she is using all her strength to reach power. This election is being considered not only as a fight for seats but also as a test of leadership, development and public trust. In such a situation, it will be interesting to see whether ‘Didi’ will return to power for the fourth time or BJP will write the story of change. Know the full story of the opinion poll.
TMC has lead in opinion poll
The latest opinion poll by C-Voter and CNN-News18 has indicated that Trinamool Congress is in a strong position in the state. According to the survey, TMC is expected to get 44 percent votes, while BJP may get around 40 percent votes. In terms of seats, TMC can get a clear majority with 184 to 194 seats. These figures show that Mamata Banerjee’s support base is still strong and people’s trust in her government remains intact.
Strong challenge from BJP
Although TMC seems to be getting the lead in the opinion polls, BJP is also not lagging behind in the contest. The party is expected to get 98 to 108 seats, which establishes it as a strong opposition. BJP has strengthened its hold in the state in the last few years and has expanded significantly at the organizational level. This is the reason why the electoral contest has become very interesting and competitive rather than one-sided.
Mamta is the first choice for the post of Chief Minister
According to the survey, Mamata Banerjee remains the most favorite leader of the people for the post of Chief Minister. About 48.5 percent of the respondents said him as their first choice. At the same time, BJP leader Shubhendu Adhikari got the support of 33.4 percent people. These figures make it clear that Mamata Banerjee’s personal popularity is TMC’s biggest strength and can have a significant impact on the election results.
TMC ahead in vote percentage also
The vote share figures in the opinion poll also appear to be in favor of TMC. According to the survey, 41.9 percent people are willing to support TMC, while BJP may get the support of 34.9 percent people. Moreover, about 36.5 percent of the respondents said that they are ready to vote for their current TMC MLA again. This indicates that public confidence in the party still remains strong.
limited role of small parties
It is expected that the role of small and regional parties will be limited in this election. According to the opinion poll, the main contest will remain between Trinamool Congress and BJP. Although small parties can influence the results on some seats, their role is not considered decisive in the race to reach the seat of power.
conclusion
The contest for West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 is going to be very exciting. Opinion poll figures may be in favor of Trinamool Congress, but the final decision is in the hands of the voters. BJP is also entering the election field with full force, due to which the contest can become tough. The entire country will keep an eye on which direction the political equations change in the coming months.