Assembly Election Results LIVE UPDATES: Vijay's TVK hits century in Tamil Nadu, leading in Karur that witnessed stampede
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
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"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
