2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election

The 2021 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election was held in eight phases from March to April to elect 294 representatives (MLAs) who make state laws. The main contest was between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Mamata Banerjee, and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), aiming to end TMC’s decade-long rule. Voters’ choices reflected regional priorities and political dynamics, with TMC securing a decisive victory, allowing Mamata Banerjee to continue as Chief Minister. The election highlighted significant political competition and engagement in West Bengal.