Vote counting for the West Bengal assembly elections commenced on May 4, 2026, covering 294 seats including all 11 in Kolkata district, following multi-phase polling on April 23 and April 29. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is contesting from Bhowanipore, faces attention due to her past representation there and rivalry with opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari from 2021 Nandigram polls. Coverage is limited to left-center sources, highlighting potential gaps in perspectives.