Assembly Election Results LIVE UPDATES: 200 Paar in Bengal for BJP, Vijay emerges star of Tamil Nadu show
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.
Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Keralam for a truly decisive mandate.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 4, 2026
Congratulations to every UDF leader and worker for a hard-fought, well-run campaign.
As I said before, Keralam has the talent, Keralam has the potential and now Keralam has a UDF government with a…
Congratulations to the entire BJP family on the impressive election results, with West Bengal marking a historic & decisive victory that stands out as truly remarkable.
— Raghav Chadha (@raghav_chadha) May 4, 2026
The outcomes from Assam and Puducherry further reflect people’s continued faith in development and strong…
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.
#WATCH | Cooch Behar, West Bengal | Dinhata Town Block TMC President Bishu Dhar was attacked allegedly by BJP workers and supporters after he came out of the counting centre in the area. pic.twitter.com/57SnR11o9Q
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
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.
#WATCH | West Bengal: Mother of RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim and BJP candidate from Panihati, Ratna Debnath, shows a victory sign, as she is leading from Panihati constituency
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Visuals from a counting centre in Panihati pic.twitter.com/TS5ZZ0rO12
Ratna Debnath, mother of RG Kar rape victim, is leading by around 20,000 votes from Panihati
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.
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.
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— BJP (@BJP4India) May 4, 2026
North to Northeast, the colour shift is no longer subtle. Bengal is simply the… pic.twitter.com/QODKYqCyU1
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.
#WATCH | West Bengal Elections 2026 | BJP workers and supporters continue their celebrations at a counting centre in Bhabanipur.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
The party is currently leading on 193 seats, way past the majority mark. pic.twitter.com/JctzFbnL0v
Actor-politician Vijay's car driver's son, Sabarinathan R, is leading in the Virugampakkam seat by over 5,000 votes.
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.
#WATCH | Assam Elections 2026 | Celebrations underway at the BJP office in Guwahati. Of the total 126 seats in the state, the party is currently leading on 79 seats - well past the majority mark. pic.twitter.com/oxcQ35GgxR
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Massive scuffle broke out at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre in West Bengal prompting immediate security response.
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.
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.
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.
#WATCH | West Bengal | Clash erupts between BJP and TMC workers in Cooch Behar's Dinhata, Central Forces personnel resort to lathi-charge pic.twitter.com/1UyxSq7KEN
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
#WATCH | Barrackpore, North 24 Parganas: A scuffle broke out at Barrackpore Rastraguru Surendranath counting centre in West Bengal
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Security personnel are present at the scene. More details are awaited. pic.twitter.com/h5a94Bpt3j
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.
8">#WATCH | Delhi: Celebrations underway outside Congress office in Delhi.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Congress-led UDF has crossed the majority mark, according to the latest Election Commission trends. pic.twitter.com/49wCoYixL2
#WATCH | Delhi: Mimicking West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, Ratan Ranjan says, "Khela ho gaya hai Bengal mein. The Hindu has risen in Bengal this time. Khela kar diya hai Didi ke saath. People of Bengal said that they do not want Didi this time, that they want Amit Dada and Modi… https://t.co/bOXteoBiBF pic.twitter.com/BE4oxL29AX
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
#WATCH | Asansol, West Bengal: Security personnel resort to lathicharge to disperse the people as a scuffle broke out near the counting centre at Asansol Engineering College https://t.co/8cwcbyIeEm pic.twitter.com/FHEJascxrI
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
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.
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.
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.
Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy wins Thattanchavady assembly constituency.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
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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.
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.
"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.
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
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.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | 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.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
It is currently leading in 108 seats of the total 234 in the state. pic.twitter.com/SQjeURyl6z
This constituency is an important segment which drew the attention of political parties. Rangasamy has contested from two segments - Thattanchavady and Mangalam segments.
#WATCH | West Bengal Elections 2026 | Kolkata: BJP workers distribute sweets outside the counting centre in Bhabanipur assembly constituency as BJP crosses the majority mark in the state.
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
In the constituency, CM Mamata Banerjee is leading over BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by a… pic.twitter.com/XE75HGOSxC
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
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.
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.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | TVK workers and supporters celebrate outside the TVK office in Chennai, as the party is all set to emerge as the single-largest party. It is currently leading on 105 of the total 234 seats in the state. pic.twitter.com/PxOsgxh7jR
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
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
BJP candidate from Panihati and RG Kar victim's mother Ratna Debnath trails as trends continue to come in for West Bengal.
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
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.
Delhi: Celebrations outside the BJP Headquarters, as the party crosses the majority mark in Assam and leads in West Bengal. Counting is underway.
#WATCH | Delhi: Celebrations outside the BJP Headquarters, as the party crosses the majority mark in Assam and leads in West Bengal. Counting is underway. pic.twitter.com/HwhRaFGUXj
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
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.
Shashi Tharoor was asked who will be Kerala Chief Minister. He gave a two-word response: "No clue."
#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "I think right now we've got enough contenders. What matters now is that there should be a change of government, a change of policy and a revival of Kerala. I hope that I can count on my ideas also being of… pic.twitter.com/NkKzfgLqc5
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
BJP to once again form government in Assam with clear majority
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.
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.
#WATCH | Delhi: Congress leader Pawan Khera says, "We are fully confident that the Congress Party and our alliance partners will win strongly in all five states." pic.twitter.com/UsYFPYEcLH
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
"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.
Vijay's TVK has crossed 100 mark and is currently leading in Karur that witnessed stampede tragedy
BJP has crossed the 147 majority mark in Bengal against the ruling Trinamool Congress. Bengal has a total of 293 seats.
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.
#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "I think right now we've got enough contenders. What matters now is that there should be a change of government, a change of policy and a revival of Kerala. I hope that I can count on my ideas also being of… pic.twitter.com/NkKzfgLqc5
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Actor Vijay's TVK is leading in 57 seats, close to the DMK-led alliance leading in 61 seats.
#WATCH | Assam Elections 2026 | Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi pays tribute to his father, former CM Tarun Gogoi, at his residence in Jorhat. pic.twitter.com/0JfjaCRAcR
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
BJP leads in 68 seats in Assam, crosses majority mark of 64, show early trends.
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.
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)
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
BJP crosses 100 mark in West Bengal with Suvendhu Adhikari taking lead in Bhabanipur in early trends, Mamata Banerjee trails
#WATCH | Keralam Elections 2026 | Visuals from the State Congress office in Thiruvananthapuram as party supporters and workers keep a track on the counting of votes. pic.twitter.com/mR5hIc1dNH
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is leading in Kolathur seat.
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.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Elections 2026 | Chennai: Visuals from Anna Arivalayam, the DMK Headquarters, as party workers and supporters keep a track on the counting of votes. pic.twitter.com/9joraUNV67
— ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2026
Both the ruling Trinamool Congress and the opposing BJP are leading in one seat each in West Bengal show early trends.
Election results LIVE UPDATES: April saw elections held in four states and one Union Territory—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry—and the counting of votes is now underway. By the end of the day, it should become clear which parties will retain power and which will take over.
In West Bengal, where voting took place for 294 seats, the contest is mainly between the Trinamool Congress led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The election is significant for two key reasons: Bengal has traditionally resisted the BJP’s rise, and Mamata Banerjee has strongly opposed the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, which removed about 89 lakh voters—around 11.6% of the electorate. This number slightly exceeds the Trinamool Congress’s winning margin in 2021.
In Tamil Nadu, with 234 seats, the fight has taken a triangular shape. Actor Vijay’s new party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is in the fray alongside the ruling DMK (allied with Congress and DMDK) and the AIADMK (in alliance with the BJP and PMK).
In Assam, which has 126 seats, the BJP is aiming to secure a third consecutive term.
In Kerala, where there are 140 seats, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) is seeking a third straight victory. However, exit polls have suggested a win for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), though such predictions are not always accurate.
In Puducherry, which has 30 seats, N. Rangaswamy’s AINRC is hoping to return to power for a second term.
- With inputs from agencies
