Uneasy calm outside Mamata Banerjee's residence

The mood is subdued in Kolkata’s Kalighat area - home to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee - which is usually a hub of post-election celebrations.

Trends indicate a historic victory for Modi's BJP in West Bengal, after years of failed attempts to make a mark here.

In previous elections, the roads here would be awash in the TMC's green colour, with supporters chanting “Joy Bangla” - a slogan meaning “Victory to Bengal”. This time, the crowd is thinner and the atmosphere muted.

The slogans are still being chanted, but by BJP supporters on motorbikes who have been moving through the area with party flags.

When BBC Bangla spoke to TMC workers here about the results, they declined to comment. Some, however, said that voters had “betrayed” Banerjee, whom they credit for extensive welfare schemes.

Throughout the campaign, Banerjee maintained her party would win more than 226 of the 294 seats. But on Sunday night, she urged supporters to monitor counting centres closely and ensure the process remained free of irregularities.

A short while ago, Banerjee posted a video message alleging "slow vote counting" by election officials. She urged party workers and candidates to stay strong, saying trends could reverse once all counting rounds were complete.