Assembly Election Results LIVE UPDATES: 200 Paar in Bengal for BJP, Vijay emerges star of Tamil Nadu show

May 4, 2026 06:29 PM

Celebrations in Delhi as BJP registers wins in Bengal, Assam and Puducherry

May 4, 2026 06:28 PM

Assam: Amit Shah hails NDA’s ‘third landslide win’ in Assam

May 4, 2026 06:27 PM

Puducherry: AINRC leads Puducherry race as NDA crosses halfway mark

May 4, 2026 06:26 PM

Kerala update

The United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a landslide victory, winning 99 seats and signalling a strong return to power

The Indian National Congress led the alliance’s performance with 63 seats

The Indian Union Muslim League contributed 22 seats, strengthening the UDF’s overall tally

Smaller allies, including Kerala Congress factions, the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) and others also added to the total.

The results reflect a broad-based mandate in favour of the UDF across the state.

May 4, 2026 06:24 PM

Kerala: UDF sweeps to 99 seats, set to form government

May 4, 2026 06:24 PM

Tamil Nadu: Vijay makes a blockbuster poll debut, wins both Perambur and Trichy East seats

May 4, 2026 06:23 PM

PM praises BJP's massive mandate in Bengal

May 4, 2026 06:01 PM

Rahul Gandhi thanks brothers, sisters in Kerala for a "Truly Decisive Mandate"

May 4, 2026 06:00 PM

Raghav Chadha congratulates BJP on impressive poll results in West Bengal

May 4, 2026 05:57 PM

BJP sweeps Bengal, focus shifts to CM f

Following the BJP’s sweeping victory in West Bengal, attention has now turned to the party’s choice for the next chief minister. With Mamata Banerjee set to vacate the top post, the decision will be closely watched as a reflection of the party’s political strategy in the state.

The leadership choice is expected to signal whether the BJP prioritises a strong Bengali identity, opts for a woman leader, or places its trust in an experienced organisational figure. The move will not only shape the party’s governance approach but also its long-term positioning in West Bengal’s complex political landscape.

May 4, 2026 05:18 PM

Mamata, Suvendu at Bhabanipur counting centre amid pause in results announcement

May 4, 2026 05:17 PM

TMC leader assaulted in Cooch Behar; VIDEO

May 4, 2026 05:15 PM

Tamil Nadu update: Chennai auto driver defeats DMK, AIADMK heavyweights; wins Royapuram for TVK

May 4, 2026 05:14 PM

Kerala: Congress' Chandy Oommen retains Puthuppally

May 4, 2026 05:13 PM

TAMIL NADU VERDICT: Vijay’s father invites Congress for alliance with TVK in Tamil Nadu

As results for all 234 Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu are declared, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), led by Vijay, has emerged as a major political force.

TVK has secured around 111 seats, falling just short of the majority mark of 117 needed to form the government.

In a key political move, Vijay’s father, S. A. Chandrasekhar, has invited the Indian National Congress for an alliance.

He stated that TVK is open to sharing power with Congress to achieve the required numbers.

He also remarked that Congress had weakened its position earlier by backing other parties, but now has a chance to regain influence through this potential coalition.

May 4, 2026 05:12 PM

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin loses Kolathur seat to TVK's VS Babu

May 4, 2026 05:11 PM

May 4, 2026 05:10 PM

May 4, 2026 05:09 PM

RG Kar Rape victim’s mother leads by 20,000 votes

Ratna Debnath, mother of RG Kar rape victim, is leading by around 20,000 votes from Panihati

May 4, 2026 05:08 PM

BJP leading in 200 seats In Bengal

May 4, 2026 05:05 PM

Bhabanipur: Counting halted for 45 minutes

May 4, 2026 04:47 PM

Prashant Kishor's old video predicting Vijay's win goes viral

An old video of Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief Prashant Kishor is going viral after Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu election.

Kishor, who had worked as a poll strategist for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was behind the meteoric rise of Jagan Reddy in Andhra Pradesh in 2019, was heard saying that he wants to be “more popular" than former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni in Tamil Nadu. “I have to become the most popular Bihari in Tamil Nadu. Dhoni is more popular in Tamil Nadu than Prashant Kishor. Make no mistake, next year, when I contribute and I help you win, then I will be taking over Dhoni in popularity," he said.

May 4, 2026 04:43 PM

Priyanka Gandhi thanks voters for faith in UDF

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra thanked voters in Keralam for their strong support and faith in the UDF, saying the trust will guide the alliance’s work for the next five years.

May 4, 2026 03:25 PM

May 4, 2026 03:23 PM

TVK likely to form government on My 7 if majority mark reached: Sources

May 4, 2026 03:15 PM

Vijay's father S A Chandrasekhar invites congress for alliance

S A Chandrasekhar has urged the Congress to align with TVK as Assembly trends favour Vijay's party. The appeal has sharpened focus on post-poll alliances and TVK's role in Tamil Nadu's political arithmetic.

May 4, 2026 03:11 PM

Celebrations outside BJP office in Chandigarh

May 4, 2026 02:48 PM

BJP workers and supporters continue their celebrations at a counting centre in Bhabanipur

May 4, 2026 02:34 PM

Assam Results 2026: BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami defeats Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat

May 4, 2026 02:33 PM

Actor Trisha Krishnan visits Vijay's home as his party leads battle of Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2026 02:31 PM

Vijay's ex-car driver's son, Sabarinathan R, leads in Virugampakkam

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

May 4, 2026 02:27 PM

Vijay's fan attempts suicide after rumours spread of TVK losing election

A fan of Vijay allegedly attempts to take his own life after hearing a rumour that the TVK chief was losing the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The incident occurred in Krishnagiri before counting began, and the individual was rushed to a government hospital, where he remains under observation.

May 4, 2026 02:22 PM

Celebrations begin in Guwahati as BJP set for win

May 4, 2026 02:19 PM

Scuffle erupts outside Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre In Bengal

Massive scuffle broke out at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre in West Bengal prompting immediate security response. 

May 4, 2026 02:14 PM

Mamata urges vigilance at counting centres, alleges BJP early lead ‘wicked game plan’

May 4, 2026 01:57 PM

Fire at TMC Office in Churulia

Tension escalated in the Jamuria area of Asansol even before the final election results were announced. An incident of arson has been reported at a Trinamool Congress (TMC) party office in the Churulia area of Jamuria. The BJP has been accused of carrying out the attack.

May 4, 2026 01:56 PM

WEST BENGAL VERDICT: Who is leading and who is trailing on 5 key seats?

• In Bhawanipur, Mamata Banerjee is leading BJP candidate Suvendu Adhikari by 13,842 votes
• Suvendu Adhikari is ahead by 8,702 votes from his second seat, Nandigram, while TMC’s Pabitra Kar is trailing
• In Berhampore, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is trailing BJP candidate Subrata Maitra by 5,669 votes
• From Rejinagar, Humayun Kabir is leading BJP’s Bapan Ghosh by 32,738 votes
• In Panihati, the BJP candidate, the mother of the RG Kar rape victim, is leading by around 10,000 votes

May 4, 2026 01:51 PM

Puducherry results: Rangasamy’s AINRC wins 6 of 11 declared seats

May 4, 2026 01:50 PM

Vijay’s TVK surges in Tamil Nadu, BJP leads in Assam

Vote counting is in progress across Assembly constituencies in Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala  and Puducherry, with early trends indicating significant political shifts.

In Tamil Nadu, a major upset appears to be unfolding as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has emerged as the frontrunner. The party is leading in 109 out of the 234 seats. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is trailing significantly with leads in 58 seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has secured second position with leads in 69 constituencies. Chief Minister M. K. Stalin is reportedly trailing from his Kolathur seat.

In Kerala, the United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken a commanding lead, ahead in 100 of the 140 seats. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) is leading in 35 constituencies, while the Indian National Congress has already secured victories in four seats.

In Assam, the BJP appears set to retain power, leading in 97 out of 126 seats. The Congress is trailing with leads in 24 constituencies, suggesting a comfortable return for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Meanwhile, in Puducherry, results for 10 out of 30 seats have been declared. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy’s party has won six seats so far. The BJP, Congress, DMK, and AIADMK have each secured one seat.

Amid the ongoing counting across five states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to reach the BJP headquarters around 7 pm to join party celebrations and address workers following the results.

May 4, 2026 01:47 PM

Final outcome will be in my party’s favour once all rounds are completed: Mamata Banerjee

Vote counting is currently in progress for 293 Vidhan Sabha constituencies in West Bengal, while polling in the Falta seat has been rescheduled for May 21.

According to early trends, the BJP has taken a significant lead, ahead in 194 seats, while the Trinamool Congress is leading in 93 constituencies. In terms of vote share, the BJP is estimated to be securing around 45%, with TMC close behind at approximately 42%.

Amid the ongoing counting, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has raised concerns over the conduct of the Election Commission of India, alleging irregularities in the process. She expressed confidence that the final outcome would be in her party’s favour once all rounds are completed.

Meanwhile, tensions have been reported from Asansol, where a TMC office camp was allegedly vandalised, highlighting the charged political atmosphere during the counting process.

On the electoral front, Mamata Banerjee is currently leading from the Bhabanipur seat. In contrast, Suvendu Adhikari is trailing in his constituency.

In regions where Prime Minister Narendra Modi had campaigned—famously stopping to eat jhalmuri—the BJP is leading in all four key seats: Jhargram, Binpur, Gopiballavpur, and Nayagram.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely as counting progresses across the state.

May 4, 2026 01:45 PM

BJP-TMC supporters clash in Cooch Behar, security forces resort to lathi charge

May 4, 2026 01:44 PM

Watch video of the incident

May 4, 2026 01:43 PM

WEST BENGAL VERDICT: Clash erupts at counting centre in Barrackpore, security deployed

A scuffle broke out between workers of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the BJP)  t the Rashtraguru Surendranath counting centre in Barrackpore, located in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.

According to initial reports, tensions escalated during the counting process, leading to a confrontation between supporters of the two rival parties. Security personnel were already present at the site and quickly intervened to bring the situation under control.

May 4, 2026 01:14 PM

Congress workers celebrate outside party office in Delhi as Congress-led UDF crosses majority mark

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May 4, 2026 01:08 PM

Social media influencer and mimicry artist, Ratan Ranjan imitates West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

May 4, 2026 01:06 PM

May 4, 2026 12:52 PM

Mamata appeals to TMC agents not to leave counting centres as TMC reels in Bengal election

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has appealed to her counting agents not to leave the counting centres, urging them to remain present as the vote counting process continues.

May 4, 2026 12:49 PM

"Bloody Hell": Omar Abdullah's post as counting of votes is underway in four states

Omar Abdullah used an informal British phrase to convey his mood late Monday morning as votes are being counted across the four states - Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu - and a Union territory.

"Bloody hell," the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister posted on X at 11 am, with an emoticon representing shock.

May 4, 2026 12:40 PM

Puducherry Election Result 2026: CM Rangaswamy wins Thattanchavady

The result has been declared for the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency in Puducherry, with Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy of the All India NR Congress securing victory by a margin of 4,441 votes, as per Election Commission figures.

May 4, 2026 12:36 PM

RG Kar victim’s mother leads from Panihati seat

Mother of RG Kar victim, Ratna Debnath is currently leading from the Panihati constituency. Her lead signals a significant development as results continue to unfold. 

May 4, 2026 12:34 PM

Tension outside counting centre in Asansol, lathi charge by security forces

Tensions erupted outside counting centres in Asansol on Monday during counting of votes following allegation of violence were reported. Police personnel resorted to lathi charge as the situation deteriorated and dispersed the crowd. 

May 4, 2026 12:31 PM

"BJP Will Form The Government With More Than 180 Seats"

"The BJP will form the government with more than 180 seats," says BJP candidate Suvendhu Adhikari from Nandigram and Bhabanipur Assembly constituencies.

The BJP is leading in 193 seats, according to trends. 

May 4, 2026 12:21 PM

BJP regains Assam, to form govt for second time; Congress wins Kerala

May 4, 2026 12:11 PM

West Bengal : BJP heading for massive victory

Assam: BJP leading with wide margin

Tamil Nadu: new party of actor Vijay in major lead

Kerala: Congress seemingly winning

May 4, 2026 12:09 PM

TVK Workers Distribute Sweets As Party Leads In 109 Seats

TVK workers distribute sweets outside the party headquarters 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.

May 4, 2026 12:05 PM

PM Modi to address party workers at BJP Headquarters at 6:00 pm today

May 4, 2026 12:04 PM

Puducherry CM Rangasamy secures lead

This constituency is an important segment which drew the attention of political parties. Rangasamy has contested from two segments - Thattanchavady and Mangalam segments.

May 4, 2026 12:00 PM

Vijay leading in both Perambur and Trichy East

May 4, 2026 11:58 AM

BJP workers celebrate outside counting centre in Bhabanipur assembly

May 4, 2026 11:51 AM

West Bengal: Mother of RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim and BJP candidate from Panihati, Ratna Debnath, is currently leading from the seat by a margin of more than 2763 votes, according to the Election Commission

May 4, 2026 11:47 AM

Mamata Banerjee regains narrow lead over Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur after Round 3 of counting

May 4, 2026 11:46 AM

Congress-led UDF crosses majority mark of 71 seats in Kerela

Congress General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal shares a hug with party leader Ramesh Chennithala, state party chief Sunny Jospeh and party MP Shashi Tharoor at the party office in Thiruvananthapuram. 

May 4, 2026 11:33 AM

BJP likely to form govt in West Bengal for first time as saffron party leads, trends signal exit for Mamata Banerjee

May 4, 2026 11:25 AM

Vijay leads in Trichy East by over 3,000 votes, TVK ahead in Tamil Nadu

Vijay's TVK is leading in 105 constituencies, followed by AIADMK in 90 seats. MK Stalin-led DMK is experiencing a shocking result as they are leading in only 99 seats.

May 4, 2026 11:24 AM

Mamata Banerjee regains lead in Bhabanipur after third round of counting

May 4, 2026 11:21 AM

PTC News' comprehensive coverage on Assembly Elections 2026

May 4, 2026 11:20 AM

TVK workers and supporters celebrate outside the TVK office in Chennai

May 4, 2026 11:18 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is currently trailing from the Kolathur assembly seat.

VS Babu of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is leading from the seat with a margin of more than 2529 votes, according to the Election Commission of India trends

May 4, 2026 11:15 AM

RG Kar victim's mother, contesting on behalf of BJP, trails in Panihati, Bengal

BJP candidate from Panihati and RG Kar victim's mother Ratna Debnath trails as trends continue to come in for West Bengal.

May 4, 2026 11:14 AM

TVK leading Tamil Nadu battle: Strong anti-incumbency sentiment against ruling DMK

Vijay's welfare push in party manifesto:

Rs 2,500 every month to women

6 free LPG cylinders to every family

8 grams of gold for girls’ marriages

Rs15,000 annual assistance for students from classes 1 to 12

Rs 4,000 for graduates and Rs 2,500 for diploma holders

Free bus travel for women

Complete loan waiver for farmers 

May 4, 2026 11:06 AM

Movies that brought fame to Vijay

Vijay’s first superhit film was Ghilli (2004), which brought him widespread fame.

In 2017, the film Mersal was released.

In 2018, Sarkar came out.

In 2019, he starred in Bigil.

In 2021, Master was released.

In 2022, he appeared in Beast.

In 2023, his films Varisu and Leo were released.

May 4, 2026 11:03 AM

Delhi: Celebrations outside the BJP Headquarters, as the party crosses the majority mark in Assam and leads in West Bengal. Counting is underway.

May 4, 2026 10:59 AM

Vijay’s TVK crosses 100 mark, eyes majority

In a strong early lead, Vijay’s TVK has crossed the 100-seat mark in Tamil Nadu, indicating a solid performance in the initial trends. Party leader Felix Gerald told India Today that the party does not require support from others, describing the surge as clear evidence of a “Vijay wave” and a growing public demand for change.

He said voters were dissatisfied with both the DMK and AIADMK, adding that this is not a routine election but one driven by a powerful shift in public mood. According to him, TVK is eating into the traditional vote banks of both parties and is on track to become the single largest party in the state.

May 4, 2026 10:51 AM

"No Clue": Shashi Tharoor on who will be next Kerala Chief Minister

Shashi Tharoor was asked who will be Kerala Chief Minister. He gave a two-word response: "No clue."

May 4, 2026 10:45 AM

BJP sweeps Assam

BJP to once again form government in Assam with clear majority

May 4, 2026 10:43 AM

Alliance buzz sparks in Tamil Nadu's political corridors

With Vijay's TVK leading at over 80 seats in Tamil Nadu, alliance chatters are making noise in the state's political corridors with speculations rife over a possible AIADMK-Vijay tie-up. 

May 4, 2026 10:36 AM

Mamata Banerjee trails by 2,000 votes in Bhabanipur

May 4, 2026 10:33 AM

BJP expanding footprints in TMC strongholds

While the BJP is leading in its strongholds in North Bengal, such as Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri, it has also made significant inroads into areas that were earlier elusive, including the tribal-dominated Medinipur and parts of the Presidency region, Kolkata and surrounding districts.

May 4, 2026 10:22 AM

Congress confident of dominant win in all 5 states: Pawan Khera

May 4, 2026 10:21 AM

Suvendu Adhikari Claims Fewer Muslims Voted For Trinamool

"This time there's a Hindu consolidation, and the way Muslims vote for TMC, they have not done that this time. Some votes have gone to the pro-Muslim party. BJP has also got some in small amounts. I was not expecting such a good performance in the Muslim booth in Nandigram. The guarantee given by PM Modi to build Bengal under his leadership has been in his favour. There is no need to be so hasty," says BJP's Suvendu Adhikari.

May 4, 2026 10:15 AM

TVK leads in Karur

Vijay's TVK has crossed 100 mark and is currently leading in Karur that witnessed stampede tragedy

May 4, 2026 10:12 AM

In Tamil Nadu, The Competition Is Now Between TVK And AIADMK

May 4, 2026 10:10 AM

Assembly Election Results LIVE UPDATES: NDA crosses majority mark, leads in over 90 seats

May 4, 2026 10:00 AM

BJP crosses halfway mark

BJP has crossed the 147 majority mark in Bengal against the ruling Trinamool Congress. Bengal has a total of 293 seats.

May 4, 2026 09:51 AM

Congress' Gaurav Gogoi Trails In Jorhat

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is trailing in the Jorhat assembly constituency while BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami, who has held the seat since 2016, is leading.

May 4, 2026 09:40 AM

Shashi Tharoor calls for change, focus on jobs and investment

May 4, 2026 09:36 AM

TVK Leads In 57 Seats In Tamil Nadu, Show Early Trends

Actor Vijay's TVK is leading in 57 seats, close to the DMK-led alliance leading in 61 seats.

May 4, 2026 09:28 AM

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi pays tribute to his father, former CM Tarun Gogoi, at his residence in Jorhat.

May 4, 2026 09:22 AM

BJP Crosses Majority Mark In Assam In Early Trends

BJP leads in 68 seats in Assam, crosses majority mark of 64, show early trends.

May 4, 2026 09:18 AM

Vijay's TVK seen makng massive gains in Tamil Nadu, shows early trends

May 4, 2026 09:17 AM

May 4, 2026 09:16 AM

Ruckus at counting centre as NTK agents denied entry

A minor ruckus broke out at Counting Centre 12 in Perambur after Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) agents alleged they were not allowed inside, with officials citing lack of space. The situation caused brief tension at the venue as counting of votes got underway.

May 4, 2026 09:15 AM

Official Election Commission trends

Assam: BJP leads on 1 of the total 126 seats (Bimal Borah leading in Tingkhong)

Keralam: Congress leads on 2 of the total 140 seats (Rajan Pallan leading in Thrissur, Nattakom Suresh leading in Ettumanoor) 

Tamil Nadu: TVK leads on 1 of the total 234 seats (Saravanan G leading in Srivaikuntam)

West Bengal: BJP leading on 1 of the total 294 seats (Lakshmi Kanta Sau leading from Jhargram)

May 4, 2026 09:12 AM

TMC-BJP locked in close fight in West Bengal, DMK edges ahead in Tamil Nadu

May 4, 2026 09:03 AM

Assam: BJP leads on 1 of the total 126 seats

Keralam: Congress leads on 1 of the total 140 seats

Tamil Nadu: TVK leads on 1 of the total 234 seats 

May 4, 2026 09:02 AM

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin trails in Kolathur in early trends

May 4, 2026 08:59 AM

Vijay trailing in both Trichy East and and Perambur

May 4, 2026 08:58 AM

TMC and BJP cross 100 mark in Bengal in early trends

May 4, 2026 08:52 AM

Mamata Banerjee trails in Bhabanipur in early trends, BJP's Suvendhu Adhikari leads

BJP crosses 100 mark in West Bengal with Suvendhu Adhikari taking lead in Bhabanipur in early trends, Mamata Banerjee trails

May 4, 2026 08:45 AM

BJP Leads In 30 Seats vs Trinamool Congress In 18 Seats In West Bengal

May 4, 2026 08:38 AM

Visuals from Congress office in Thiruvananthapuram

May 4, 2026 08:38 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Is Leading In Kolathur

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is leading in Kolathur seat.

May 4, 2026 08:37 AM

BJP eyes hat-trick in Assam

In Assam, which has 126 assembly seats, the BJP is hoping for a hat-trick. Early trends in Assam show the ruling BJP leading in 10 seats.

May 4, 2026 08:34 AM

Visuals from DMK headquarters

May 4, 2026 08:33 AM

Close Contest Between BJP And Trinamool In Bengal

May 4, 2026 08:29 AM

TMC, BJP Lead In 1 Seat Each, Show Very Early Leads

Both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposing BJP are leading in one seat each in West Bengal show early trends.