2014 Indian general election in West Bengal
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2014 Indian general election in West Bengal
The 2014 Indian general election in West Bengal was a significant political event held as part of the national elections from April 7 to May 12, 2014. It encompassed seven parliamentary constituencies and was marked by a high voter turnout of 82.2%. The election was primarily contested by the Trinamool Congress (TMC), led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, which sought to retain its dominance in the state. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress also played crucial roles, aiming to expand their influence in West Bengal. The TMC emerged victorious, winning 34 out of 42 seats in the state's Lok Sabha representation, reinforcing its position in West Bengal's evolving political landscape.