Imagine a state where the ruling party has been in power for a while, but now faces a tough challenge from its main opponent. That's the situation in West Bengal, where the Trinamool Congress (TMC) has been ruling for years, but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is giving it a run for its money. The counting day for the 2026 assembly election is May 4, and everyone is waiting with bated breath to see who will emerge victorious.

The BJP and TMC have been engaged in a fierce battle, with both parties making big promises to the voters. The BJP has been trying to capitalize on the TMC's alleged corruption and misrule, while the TMC has been accusing the BJP of trying to divide the state's voters along communal lines.

One of the key factors that will decide the outcome of the election is the voter turnout. In the last election, the TMC won big time, but this time around, the BJP is hoping to cash in on the high voter turnout. The Election Commission has made it clear that the voting process was fair and transparent, but the TMC has still been accusing the BJP of trying to influence the voters.

Another factor that will play a crucial role in the election is the revision of voter rolls. The Election Commission had removed around 90 lakh names from the electoral rolls, which has been a major issue in the campaign. The TMC has been accusing the BJP of trying to suppress its supporters' votes, while the BJP has been defending the revision as a necessary step to clean up the electoral rolls.

On May 4, the counting of votes will begin at 8 am, and the results will start pouring in from 10 am onwards. The Election Commission's website will be live-streaming the results in real-time, along with live coverage and analysis from The Times of India. We will be bringing you all the updates as they come in.