Sourav ganguly west bengal poll
Sourav Ganguly, the former cricket captain, cast his vote in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 29, 2026. He emphasized the unpredictability of the election results, stating that even prominent figures like Mamata Banerjee and Narendra Modi cannot foresee the outcome.
Ganguly remarked, “How can I answer such a question? Only on Monday, when the ballot box opens, will we all know the answer.” His words resonate as West Bengal prepares for a significant electoral moment.
The polling took place in two phases: April 23 and April 29. By 11 am on April 29, West Bengal reported a voter turnout of 39.97%. This second phase covers 142 out of 294 Assembly seats, engaging approximately 3.21 crore voters.
Key predictions from exit polls include:
- The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is projected to secure around 192 seats (with a margin of ±11 seats).
- The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is expected to win about 100 seats (also with a margin of ±11 seats).
- In past phases, voter turnout exceeded 90%, indicating strong public engagement.
The main contest in these elections is between TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, and BJP. The counting of votes is set for May 4, 2026. As Ganguly noted, despite predictions and analyses, no one can truly predict how this election will unfold.
This uncertainty adds to the excitement and tension surrounding West Bengal’s political landscape as citizens await the final tally.
