## West Bengal Assembly Elections 2024 Results – Summary
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a significant victory in the West Bengal Assembly elections, winning 128 seats out of 294 contested. This marks a substantial gain from their previous performance and establishes the BJP as the dominant force in the state.
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), previously in power, won 77 seats, a considerable decline from their previous numbers. This represents a major setback for the party and its leader, Mamata Banerjee.
The Indian National Congress, contesting as part of the INDIA bloc alongside the AITC and Left parties, secured 17 seats. The Left Front, including the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and others, managed to win 12 seats.
Other parties collectively secured 60 seats. This includes the Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Pawar faction) with 1 seat, the All India Forward Bloc with 2 seats, and independent candidates with 11 seats.
**Key Highlights by Region:**
* **North Bengal:** BJP performed exceptionally well, winning a majority of seats in the region.
* **Junglemahal:** The BJP maintained its stronghold in this region, securing a significant number of seats.
* **South Bengal:** The AITC managed to retain some ground in South Bengal, but the BJP made substantial inroads.
* **Kolkata and Surrounding Areas:** The BJP gained considerable ground in Kolkata and its surrounding areas, winning a notable number of seats.
**Vote Share:**
* BJP: 42.5%
* AITC: 32.8%
* Congress: 11.2%
* Left Front: 8.9%
* Others: 4.6%
**Notable Wins & Losses:**
Several prominent BJP leaders secured victory, strengthening the party’s position within the assembly. Key AITC leaders faced defeat in several constituencies, contributing to the party’s overall loss.
The election witnessed a high voter turnout, indicating significant public participation. The results indicate a clear shift in the political landscape of West Bengal, with the BJP emerging as the dominant political force.
