West Bengal Exit Poll: BJP Predicted to Win Majority, TMC Trails in MATRIZE Survey

Following the conclusion of the West Bengal Assembly elections, the MATRIZE exit poll predicts a victory for the BJP with 146-161 seats. The ruling TMC is projected to secure 125-140 seats, indicating a potential shift in the state's political leadership.

The West Bengal Assembly elections have concluded successfully across all 294 constituencies. The voting process was conducted in two major phases. According to the schedule, the first phase took place on April 23, covering 152 seats, while the second and final phase was held today, April 29, for the remaining 142 seats. The elections were conducted peacefully this time, supported by the deployment of lakhs of central force personnel to maintain law and order. The primary contest in the state is between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Following the completion of the polls, the MATRIZE exit poll results have been released, providing an insight into the potential outcome.

MATRIZE Exit Poll: Seat and Vote Share Projections

According to the MATRIZE exit poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party is projected to emerge victorious in the West Bengal Assembly elections. The BJP is estimated to win between 146 and 161 seats. On the other hand, the ruling Trinamool Congress is expected to secure between 125 and 140 seats. Other parties are projected to win 06 to 10 seats. 8% of the votes. 7% vote share.

Gender-wise Voting Trends

The exit poll also highlights the voting preferences of male and female voters. Among male voters, the BJP holds a lead with 44% support, compared to 40% for TMC+ and 16% for others. Conversely, the Trinamool Congress appears to have maintained a stronger hold among female voters, with 44% supporting TMC+, 41% favoring the BJP, and 15% opting for other candidates. These figures suggest a divided mandate across gender lines in the state.

Regional Performance Breakdown

The regional data provides a detailed look at the performance across different parts of the state. In North Bengal, which has 54 seats, the BJP is projected to dominate with 30-33 seats, while TMC+ is expected to get 15-18 seats and others 04-07 seats. In the Bardhaman-Birbhum region (57 seats), the contest is tighter, with TMC+ projected at 26-32 seats and BJP at 25-30 seats. In South Bengal, the largest region with 183 seats, TMC+ is estimated to win 88-98 seats, while the BJP is close behind with 80-90 seats, and others are projected to take 04-06 seats.

The MATRIZE exit poll results indicate a significant surge for the BJP in West Bengal, placing them in a position to potentially form the next government as the final counting of votes is awaited.