## West Bengal Assembly Election & Government Formation – Summary
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) led by Mamata Banerjee is set to form the government in West Bengal for the third consecutive term. The AITC won 112 seats in the 294-member assembly.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 77 seats, significantly increasing its presence but falling short of a majority.
The Indian Secular Front (ISF) won 1 seat.
The Congress and Left Front alliance drew a blank, failing to open their accounts.
Mamata Banerjee won from the Nandigram constituency, defeating Suvendu Adhikari by a narrow margin of 1,200 votes. This victory was crucial after a fiercely contested battle.
Suvendu Adhikari, a former TMC heavyweight who joined the BJP, won from Kanthi Dakshin.
Post-election violence has been reported across West Bengal, particularly in areas where the BJP gained ground. Several incidents of alleged attacks on BJP workers and supporters have been reported.
One death, reportedly of a BJP worker named Debasish Mondal in Purba Bardhaman, sparked significant unrest and prompted the BJP to approach the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking central intervention. The TMC has denied involvement in the death.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought reports from the state government regarding the post-poll violence.
The Governor of West Bengal, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has expressed concern over the law and order situation and has been in communication with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Mamata Banerjee is expected to be sworn in as Chief Minister for the third time on May 5th.
The BJP has alleged widespread irregularities during the election process and has indicated its intention to challenge the results in court.
The TMC has dismissed the allegations as politically motivated.
The new assembly will have 30 women MLAs, a significant increase from the previous assembly.
