india ⚖️ TMC sweeps Bengal Bar Council polls despite setbacks
The Trinamool Congress successfully retained control of the West Bengal Bar Council, securing 15 out of the 23 elected seats. This outcome was achieved by the TMC, led by Mamata Banerjee, in West Bengal on March 9, 2026. The TMC won 15 seats, while the BJP managed just three seats, and the Left Front and Congress each secured three and two seats respectively. This result shows the TMC's lasting influence within the legal fraternity despite recent Assembly election setbacks. The Bar Council of India will add two women members, bringing the total strength to 25.