## West Bengal Election Results – Summary (as of May 2, 2024)
**Overall Result:**
* The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies secured a total of 207 seats in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
* The Trinamool Congress (TMC) won 29 seats.
* The Indian Secular Front (ISF) won 1 seat.
* The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) won 4 seats.
* Congress won 3 seats.
**BJP Performance:**
* BJP increased its seat count to 207 after recounts in several constituencies.
* The party gained significant ground, marking a substantial increase from its previous performance.
* BJP won seats across various districts, demonstrating a broad appeal.
**TMC Performance:**
* TMC experienced a significant decline in its seat share, winning only 29 seats.
* The party’s performance represents a major setback compared to its previous victories.
* Key TMC leaders faced defeats in several constituencies.
**Other Parties:**
* ISF secured 1 seat.
* CPI(M) won 4 seats.
* Congress won 3 seats.
* These parties collectively failed to make a significant impact on the overall election outcome.
**Vote Share (Approximate):**
* BJP and allies: 43.6%
* TMC: 29.6%
* Congress and Left Front: 13.7%
**Key Constituencies & Recounts:**
* Recounts led to changes in results for several seats, ultimately benefiting the BJP.
* Specific constituencies where recounts altered outcomes were not detailed in full, but contributed to the final tally.
**Post-Election Scenario:**
* The BJP is poised to form the government in West Bengal.
* The TMC is now the primary opposition party in the state assembly.
* The election results signify a major political shift in West Bengal.
