Counting of votes for the Assembly elections across four states- West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala- along with the Union Territory of Puducherry, is currently underway. Early trends indicate a strong lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party in both West Bengal and Assam, suggesting a potentially decisive performance in these states.

In Tamil Nadu, the Vijay’s political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has gained notable ground, emerging as a significant new force in the electoral landscape. Meanwhile, in Kerala, the United Democratic Front (UDF) is showing a strong performance in early trends, indicating a closely watched contest as counting progresses.

These early indications are still based largely on postal ballots and initial counting rounds, and the final outcome may shift as more votes are tallied through the day.

For those keen on tracking results as they unfold, the official Election Commission results portal remains the most reliable source for real-time, candidate-wise leads and margins. Users can navigate the platform by selecting “General Election to State Legislative Assembly” and filtering results by state. Additionally, the Voter Helpline App, available on both iOS and Android, offers a quicker and more user-friendly way to stay updated on the go.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has extended his lead significantly in the Jalukbari constituency as counting progresses. As of EVM round 14 of 18, Sarma has secured 96,791 votes and is ahead by a massive margin of over 68,000 votes.

Congress candidate Bidisha Neog is trailing with 27,991 votes, while Independent candidate Dipika Das remains far behind with 1,775 votes. NOTA has received 2,590 votes so far.

Congress leader VS Joy has created history in Kerala’s Thavanur constituency, becoming the first Christian candidate to win Assembly elections from the Muslim-dominated Malappuram district, since AK Antony in 1995.

Joy’s feat stands out when compared with the fact that Antony had won a by-election and was then the sitting Kerala Chief Minister besides being the most important Christian face of the Congress.

Union Minister George Kurian on Monday finished third in Kanjirappally constituency here in the recently concluded Kerala Assembly elections.

Kurian, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs, was fielded by the BJP considering the sizeable Christian population in the constituency.

When votes up to the 15th of the 16 counting rounds were tallied, Kurian was in third place, trailing Congress candidate Rony K Baby by 29,585 votes.

TVK is likely to form government on May 7 if they reach a majority mark of 118, sources told NDTV. As per the latest trend, TVK has won one seat and is leading in 105 more.

Actor Vijay Deverakonda congratulated TVK chief Vijay as trends show his party leading with a huge margin in Tamil Nadu.

"My Admiration and congratulations to the people of Tamil Nadu for turning up so strongly to vote and take a stand for themselves. Wishing all the people of TN and the new CM all prosperity and collective growth. Excited to see this new Phase and Face of Tamil Politics," he said.

Security has been heightened outside the residence of TVK chief Vijay.

TVK has won three seats and is leading in 108 more.

• In Medinipur (236), Sankar Kumar Guchhait won with 1,33,041 votes, leading by a massive margin of 38,747.

• In Jamuria (279), Bijan Mukherjee also won comfortably with 90,150 votes, securing a margin of 22,514.

According to the Election Commission, the BJP has taken a commanding lead in the West Bengal Assembly election trends, leading in 192 seats. The TMC is trailing significantly with leads in 95 seats. Smaller players remain marginal, with the Aam Janata Unnayan Party leading in 2 seats, while the Congress, CPI(M), and AISF are leading in one seat each. No party has officially won a seat yet, as counting is still underway across constituencies. The trends indicate a strong advantage for the BJP, placing it well above the majority mark in the 294-member Assembly as the counting process continues.

As the BJP takes a strong lead in West Bengal, celebrations at the party headquarters at 6 Murlidhar Sen Lane in Kolkata have taken a local flavour. Instead of traditional sweets, party workers are enjoying spicy jhalmuri to mark the moment. A dedicated jhalmuri stall has been set up at the office, drawing steady attention from party members. Senior BJP leaders are also joining in, frequently visiting the stall during the celebrations. BJP leader Tarun Chugh was seen preparing jhalmuri himself, adding to the festive atmosphere as early trends favour the party in the state.

A strong saffron surge is visible in West Bengal as the BJP races ahead in 197 seats, leaving the TMC trailing at 91. The early trends point to a decisive advantage for the BJP, significantly crossing the halfway mark in the 294-seat Assembly.

Actor Trisha Krishnan visited TVK chief Vijay's residence as trends project TVK lead in Tamil Nadu.

Actor-politician Vijay's car driver's son, Sabarinathan R, is leading in the Virugampakkam seat by over 5,000 votes.

DMK's Prabhakara Raja AMV is trailing.

The IUML, which is putting up a strong performance in the Kerala Assembly elections, has credited the UDF’s “teamwork” for the alliance’s resounding showing.

IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal said the UDF was on course to win around 100 seats. “This is the result of the UDF’s teamwork reflected in the election. The rest of the matters will be decided after discussions within the UDF,” he said.

Congress candidate Chandy Oommen, son of former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, on Monday won the Puthuppally assembly constituency, securing one of the biggest victory margins in the state elections.

According to Election Commission data, Oommen polled 84,031 votes, defeating CPI(M)’s KM Radhakrishnan, who secured 31,124 votes, by a margin of 52,907 votes after all 15 rounds of counting were completed.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has surged ahead in Jalukbari with a commanding lead as counting progresses. As of EVM round 11 of 18, Sarma has secured 74,105 votes and is leading by a margin of over 51,000 votes.

Congress candidate Bidisha Neog is trailing with 23,043 votes, while Independent candidate Dipika Das remains far behind with 1,360 votes. NOTA has received 1,981 votes so far.

As per Round 7 trends, Hitendra Nath Goswami of the Bharatiya Janata Party is ahead with 33,019 votes, opening up a margin of over 11,000 votes.
Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi is trailing with 21,919 votes, reflecting a widening gap as the count progresses. Other contenders, including Pranab Priyankush Dutta of the Aam Aadmi Party and Hemanta Kumar Pegu, remain far behind with minimal vote shares.

The latest trends point to a strong showing by the BJP in this key Upper Assam seat, with Goswami steadily consolidating his advantage. With several rounds still to go, the expanding lead puts the BJP in a commanding position in Jorhat.

In Jalukbari constituency, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading as counting progresses. As of round 6 of 18, Sarma is ahead with 39,214 votes, leading by a margin of nearly 24,000 votes.

Congress candidate Bidisha Neog is trailing with 15,283 votes, while Independent candidate Dipika Das remains far behind with 777 votes. NOTA has secured 1,075 votes so far.

The early trends indicate a strong performance by the BJP leader in his stronghold Jalukbari.

As per the latest trends at 10:58 am, VD Satheesan of the Indian National Congress is leading with 23,249 votes, a margin of 3,071.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, speaking to news agency PTI on Monday about contenders in Kerala, said, “We have got enough contenders… There should be a revival of Kerala, and I hope to be of some use to the new government.”

Actor-politician Vijay's TVK is nearing the majority mark of 118, as per the latest trends.

TVK: 110

AIADMK: 71

DMK: 52

TVK workers distribute sweets outside the party HQ in Chennai, as the party continues its lead in the state and is poised to emerge as the single-largest party.

It is currently leading in 109 seats of the total 234 in the state.

After five rounds of EVM counting in Bhabanipur, Mamata Banerjee has taken a strong lead with 25,942 votes, while BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari trails at 9,236, widening the gap significantly as counting progresses.

As counting continues in West Bengal, TMC leader Chandrima Bhattacharya has raised concerns over the pace of the process. She questioned why the counting is slower this time and asked why the Election Commission has not been releasing voting trends. Bhattacharya said the delay was unusual and sought clarity from officials. She also stressed that party workers would not accept defeat. Her remarks come at a time when trends remain closely watched and tensions continue to build across counting centres in the state.

As the TMC trails behind the BJP in early trends, BJP supporters gathered outside Mamata Banerjee’s Kalighat residence, raising slogans of “Jai Shri Ram”. The atmosphere turned charged as party workers celebrated the BJP’s lead, even as counting continues across the state.

Jalukbari may not spring a surprise result, but it remains one of Assam’s most closely watched constituencies for a different reason, the scale of victory. The contest here is less about who will win and more about how decisive that win will be.

As counting progresses in the 2026 Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a clear lead over Congress candidate Bidisha Neog, keeping him firmly on course for a third straight victory from this high profile seat.

BJP Suvendu Adhikari is once again leading from Bhabanipur seat. Mamata Banerjee trailing.

Trinamool Congress candidate Kunal Ghosh is leading in the Beleghata constituency in north Kolkata, according to the Election Commission. He is ahead of his nearest rival, BJP candidate Partha Chaudhury, as counting continues. The early trend from Beleghata reflects the closely contested nature of the West Bengal Assembly elections, with both major parties locked in a tight fight across several seats. As counting progresses through multiple rounds, margins may shift, but the current lead gives the TMC an advantage in this key Kolkata constituency.

DMK's O Panneerselvam is leading in Bodinayakanur by a margin of more than 2,604 votes.

TVK's Prakash S is trailing.

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: As counting trends show the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam gaining ground in several constituencies, reactions have begun coming in from major political players in Tamil Nadu.

Responding to the early leads, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam spokesperson Kanimozhi NVN Somu said that actor-turned-politician Vijay’s popularity plays a key role in the initial trends. “He has a good amount of fan base. All his fans would have voted for him,” she said, adding that Tamil Nadu has a long history of film personalities transitioning into politics successfully.

She also pointed out that this is not an unusual phenomenon in the state’s political landscape, where cinema and politics have often been closely linked.

ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala is the main opposition alliance in the state, traditionally led by the Indian National Congress and supported by a mix of regional partners. It has long functioned as one of the two dominant political coalitions in Kerala, alternating in power with the Left Democratic Front (LDF).

The Kerala elections are particularly important for the Congress because the state remains one of its most stable strongholds in India. After the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, where national-level performance was mixed for the party, state-level results like these are often seen as a way to measure organisational resilience, leadership credibility and voter confidence at the grassroots. A strong showing for the UDF would reinforce the idea that Congress still retains competitive relevance in key states.

EVM counting has begun across states, Election Commission officials said, marking the next phase after postal ballots. Currently BJP i sleading with 121 seats against TMC with 111 seats.

Suvendu Adhikari spoke amid the ongoing vote counting in West Bengal. Expressing confidence in his party’s prospects, he said the BJP is set to form the government in the state. Referring to his contest in Bhabanipur, Adhikari noted that there would be an initial close fight in the constituency. He also pointed to broader trends, claiming there is anti-incumbency and signs of Hindu polarisation influencing the election.

Adhikari further said there appears to be a division in Muslim votes, particularly in districts like Malda and Murshidabad, which he suggested could impact the final outcome as counting progresses.

Mamata Banerjee has regained the lead and is now ahead of BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari in the Bhabanipur constituency.

No victory rallies will be allowed anywhere in West Bengal after the announcement of election results, a senior official from the Chief Electoral Officer’s office said on Monday. Special observer Subrata Gupta confirmed that celebrations by winning candidates have been restricted across the state. He added that the Election Commission is also examining complaints from party agents who were unable to reach counting centres.

“No rallies celebrating wins of candidates following the announcement of results will be allowed anywhere in the state today,” Gupta said. He assured that issues related to access for agents are being reviewed and will be resolved soon.

BJP candidate from Cooch Behar Assembly constituency, Nisith Pramanik, arrived at the DCRC counting centre as vote counting continues. Speaking briefly, he said, “The whole of Bengal is ready for change,” reflecting the party’s confidence amid the ongoing contest and early trends emerging from across constituencies in the state.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari is leading in both Nandigram and Bhabanipur constituency.

BJP holds a slight edge over TMC in a close contest. In a key shift, Suvendu Adhikari has overtaken Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur after she led earlier. In the 2021 polls, Mamata Banerjee had lost to Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram.

TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee leading against her aide-turned-BJP rival Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur.

Early trends from 41 of 293 seats in West Bengal show BJP leading in 23 constituencies, ahead of TMC at 18. Congress and others are yet to open their account. No seats have been won so far, with counting still in progress across the state.

Vote counting has begun in 293 of West Bengal’s 294 constituencies.

A row has erupted over VVPAT slips just ahead of counting, with TMC leader Shashi Panja raising concerns at the Shyampukur constituency. She questioned the handling of papers, asking whether party representatives had come for a clash or to monitor counting.

“We bring in all papers on which we keep a track of counting. This is all the work of Election Commission. Everything is being thrown away. Have we come here to clash? Have we come here with bullets and ammunition and pistols?,” asked Panja.

Responding to the claims, the Election Commission clarified that the slips in question were from mock polls conducted before voting day and not from actual polling. It added that a detailed enquiry has been initiated and a formal complaint lodged to verify the matter and take necessary action.

“Upon examination, it has been found that the VVPAT paper slips shown are related to mock poll done before poll day and are not related to the actual poll conducted on the day of voting. Further, a detailed enquiry has been initiated, and a formal complaint has been lodged for verification and necessary action,” says EC.

The West Bengal CEO has shared a photo showing early morning security checks underway at the counting venue in Jhargram district.

Just two hours left for counting, tension rose in Bhabanipur after a scuffle broke out at the AC Market gate. BJP agents were seen entering with pens and paper, allegedly without police intervention. This triggered protests and shouting by TMC supporters, who identified themselves as local residents, escalating the situation briefly.

Just hours before counting of votes, fresh allegations have emerged from Khudiram Anushilan Kendra over a brief CCTV shutdown inside a strong room. The development has raised concerns ahead of the crucial counting process.

According to the Trinamool Congress, multiple cameras inside the strong room stopped working for nearly two minutes. Party agents, who were monitoring the live camera feeds, claimed that all visuals suddenly went blank during this period.

The incident is reported to have taken place shortly after midnight, adding to the tension in the run-up to counting day. The exact cause of the disruption remains unclear at this stage.

The Election Commission has not yet issued any official statement on the matter. With counting set to begin soon, the alleged CCTV lapse has triggered uncertainty and political reactions, especially as parties closely watch the security of strong rooms.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleged that deliberate load-shedding and CCTV shutdowns were taking place near strong rooms in several areas, and accused the BJP of orchestrating a conspiracy. She urged party workers to stay vigilant and file complaints over any suspicious activity.

The 2021 West Bengal Assembly election saw the Trinamool Congress (TMC) return to power with a decisive mandate, securing a third consecutive term. The party won 213 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the main opposition with 77 seats. Despite the overall victory, one of the most striking moments came in Nandigram, where Mamata Banerjee lost to BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari by a margin of 1,956 votes. The result turned Nandigram into the symbolic centre of the election battle. Another key outcome was the complete collapse of the Congress and the Left Front, both of which failed to win a single seat.

The BJP significantly increased its vote share to around 38-39 per cent. However, this surge did not translate into enough seats to challenge the TMC’s strong position.

Results will be declared on Monday, May 4. Counting will take place in 293 of the 294 constituencies, with repolling pending in South 24 Parganas’ Falta. The result for that seat will be announced separately on May 24. Counting will begin around 8 am, starting with postal ballots, followed by votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

West Bengal is set for a high-voltage Monday as the Bengal election result day unfolds. The contest has narrowed down to one central question: can the BJP defeat the TMC and form a double-engine government, or will Mamata Banerjee return for another term? The outcome is expected to shape the state’s political and economic future.

• Voter-roll revisions (SIR) and large-scale deletions became a major flashpoint, raising questions over accuracy versus exclusion.

• BJP highlighted infiltration, citizenship, Bengali identity and support for Hindu refugees.

• TMC positioned itself as a defender of Bengal’s inclusive identity and welfare model.

• Identity politics remained central to the campaign narrative across regions.

• Key voter groups included women, youth, minorities, Matua voters, tea-garden workers and Bengali-speaking Hindus.

• The jobs crisis, industrial slowdown and local economic concerns shaped voter sentiment, especially in urban and semi-urban areas.

• In North Bengal, development gaps, flood damage and law and order emerged as major issues.

• Overall, the election was driven by a mix of identity, governance and economic concerns.