India
Narrow win for BJP in Bengal, Mamata's 15-year reign to end: First exit poll prediction
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Exit polls in West Bengal show a close contest between the TMC and BJP, with the TMC+ projected to win 125-140 seats and the BJP expected to secure 146-161 seats. However, another pollster People's Pulse gives the TMC alliance a decisive edge with 177-187 seats, while the BJP is estimated to win 95-110 seats. The battle for power in 294 assembly constituencies appears to be a closely fought race.