BJP Achieves Significant Wins in Assam and West Bengal Assembly Elections
The BJP has achieved remarkable victories in the recent assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal, particularly in seats reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. This success indicates a strong consolidation of support among these communities, reflecting a significant shift in the political landscape. In Assam, the BJP won all reserved SC seats and a majority of ST seats, while in West Bengal, the party's performance in reserved constituencies has shown a decisive political realignment. With these results, the BJP has not only expanded its electoral base but also solidified its position among marginalized groups, marking a historic moment in the region's political history.
| May 6, 2026, 17:40 IST
BJP's Remarkable Performance in Reserved Seats
The recent assembly election results indicate that the BJP has secured impressive victories in Assam and West Bengal, particularly in seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST). This outcome reflects a strong consolidation among reserved constituencies and a shift in political dynamics. In Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, the BJP's allies also performed well in SC and ST reserved seats.
In West Bengal, the BJP won 75% of the seats reserved for SCs and claimed all 16 ST seats. The performance of the BJP and its allies in Assam showcases a robust unity in reserved constituencies.
Election Results in Assam
Assam's 126-member assembly includes nine reserved seats for SCs, all of which were won by the BJP. The NDA coalition secured eight SC reserved seats, while the Congress managed to win just one. There are 19 ST reserved seats in the state, with the BJP winning 13, contributing to the NDA's total of 19 seats, which also includes victories by the Bodoland People's Front and AGP.
Political analysts suggest that these results indicate a clear unification of SC and ST voters towards the NDA, establishing a solid electoral foundation for the ruling coalition in reserved constituencies. They noted that the recent delimitation has played a structural role, increasing the number of indigenous and tribal reserved constituencies from 16 to 19 and SC reserved constituencies from 8 to 9.
BJP's Expansion in Upper Assam and Hill Regions
The BJP's expansion in Upper Assam and its alliance with the BPF have solidified its grip on ST seats. In West Bengal, where the BJP made history by winning 207 seats, the results from reserved seats indicate a "decisive political realignment." The BJP won 51 out of 68 SC seats in West Bengal, while the Trinamool Congress secured only 17, showcasing a significant shift in support among Dalits.
Analysts believe that the changes in ST seats were even more pronounced, with the BJP's victories reflecting a uniform mandate in tribal areas such as North Bengal and Jungle Mahal.
Overall Electoral Dominance of BJP
In total, the BJP has claimed 67 out of 84 SC/ST seats, significantly diminishing the TMC's presence to just 17 seats and eliminating other parties entirely. This demonstrates the BJP's overwhelming dominance in regions that were previously fragmented and competitive.
Not only has the BJP expanded its electoral base, but it has also strengthened its position among marginalized communities. The Matuas have continued to show strong support for the BJP, enhancing the party's performance in SC-majority seats in the border areas of West Bengal. In Tamil Nadu, the NDA component AIADMK won 9 out of 46 SC reserved seats and 1 out of 2 ST reserved seats. In Puducherry, the NDA component All India NR Congress won 2 out of 5 SC reserved seats. The BJP has made history in the Assam and West Bengal assembly elections, crossing the majority mark independently for the first time in Assam and surpassing 100 seats in the NDA coalition within the 126-member assembly. This marks the NDA's third consecutive victory in the northeastern state.