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Election Results 2026 Live Updates: 'Ball is in Vijay's court,' says AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 06, 2026, 11:00:06 IST

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Election Results 2026 Live Updates: 'Ball is in Vijay's court,' says AIADMK leader Kovai Sathyan

Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA secured a massive victory in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry. TVK swept Tamil Nadu and UDF made a massive comeback in Kerala.

Counting of votes are still under way across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. The Election Commission of India is yet to release official figures.

BJP pushes ahead in Bengal and Assam
Early trends from the Assembly election results indicated major political shifts across eastern and southern India, with the BJP emerging as a dominant force in West Bengal and Assam. In West Bengal, the BJP was leading in 109 seats, well ahead of the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), which was ahead in 63 constituencies according to Election Commission trends. The contest remained the centrepiece of Election 2026, marked by fierce campaigning over issues such as electoral rolls, alleged rigging and political polarisation.

Security remained tight across Bengal, with more than 2.5 lakh Central Armed Police Force personnel deployed alongside state police. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari expressed confidence that the party would form the government, while the TMC leadership remained cautious as counting continued. In neighbouring Assam, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP to a commanding position, with the party ahead in 74 of the state’s 126 seats, while Congress trailed far behind at 23.

Vijay’s TVK stuns Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu delivered one of the biggest surprises of the election, with actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) making a dramatic electoral debut. The party was leading in 103 seats, putting it ahead of both the AIADMK and the ruling DMK. The AIADMK was ahead in 67 seats, while the DMK slipped to third place with 38 seats, pointing to a major political churn in the state’s Dravidian landscape.

Congress gains ground in Kerala, NDA leads in Puducherry
Kerala offered a boost for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), which surged ahead in the counting trends. Congress was leading in 61 seats, while the CPI(M) and CPI were ahead in 29 and nine seats respectively. KPCC president Sunny Joseph described the trends as evidence of a strong pro-UDF wave. In Puducherry, the contest remained fragmented, with Congress and BJP tied at two seats each, while the All India NR Congress was leading in seven constituencies.

14:09 (IST) May 04

Election Results: 'People of Bengal decided to form a double-engine govt', says BJP national general secretary Arun Singh

"Everyone is really excited. Under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi, people of Bengal decided to form a double-engine govt in the state. Under PM's leadership, the party will make rapid progress. BJP has registered a thumping majority in Assam too and is going to form the Govt for the third time...We thank the people of Bengal, who placed their trust in PM Modi," he said.

According to the current trends, the BJP is leading on 192 seats in West Bengal, well beyond the majority mark. Moreover, TMC is leading in 93 seats currently.

13:54 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: 'Lotus has bloomed everywhere in West Bengal,' says UP minister Surya Pratap Shahi

UP minister Surya Pratap Shahi said, "The BJP has won magnificently today, and the people of Bengal have shown faith in PM Modi, Amit Shah, and the leadership of the BJP... This is the first time the BJP is forming a government there... The lotus has bloomed everywhere in West Bengal... The BJP is forming the government in Assam, and even in Puducherry, we got a clear mandate. Similarly, in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the NDA is doing well..."

13:54 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: West Bengal minister Aroop Biswas trails in Tollyganj

In West Bengal, state minister Aroop Biswas was trailing in the Tollyganj constituency in south Kolkata as counting continued on Monday. After five rounds, Biswas was behind BJP candidate Papia Adhikari by 624 votes in what remains a closely contested seat, with 16 rounds of counting scheduled. Biswas had earlier stepped down as Sports Minister following controversy over alleged mismanagement during a high-profile Lionel Messi event, though he continues to hold the Power portfolio.

In Tamil Nadu, Congress leaders faced setbacks in early counting trends. Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) chief K Selvaperunthagai was trailing significantly in the Sriperumbudur (SC) constituency, where TVK candidate Thennarasu K established a commanding lead of 14,086 votes after nine rounds.

13:40 (IST) May 04

Election Result 2026: Congress' Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury trails BJP’s Subrata Maitra in West Bengal's Baharampur

Senior Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is trailing BJP’s Subrata Maitra by 5,266 votes in the key Baharampur Assembly seat in Murshidabad district after five rounds of counting, according to the Election Commission of India. Maitra has secured 31,365 votes so far, while Chowdhury has 26,099.

All India Trinamool Congress candidate Naru Gopal Mukherjee is in third place with 13,295 votes. A total of 15 rounds of counting are scheduled.

Chowdhury, who lost his Lok Sabha seat in 2024, is attempting a political comeback in West Bengal after nearly three decades, contesting amid a closely fought three-way race.

13:34 (IST) May 04

Election Results: Humayun Kabir congratulates people of West Bengal for defeating TMC

Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AUJP) founder Humayun Kabir on Monday congratulated people of West Bengal for rejecting Trinamool Congress in assembly elections, accusing West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee of "looting" the state.

Speaking to reporters, Humayun Kabir said, "What can I say? What has happened is good. This was bound to happen. Mamata Banerjee became the CM thrice. She gave so much authority to her nephew. They cheated the people and looted their money. In 15 years, they surpassed the loot which was done by the British looted in 100-200 years. I would like to congratulate the people of Bengal who gave such a reply to TMC, who looted the state"

Humayun Kabir, who was expelled from TMC over the Babri Masjid construction controversy in Murshidabad, is now leading in both seats- Reijinagar and Nowda, according to the Election Commission of India.

In Reijinagar, TMC's candidate Ataur Rahaman has slipped to the third position after the third round of counting, while BJP's Bapan Ghosh is in the second position with a 6325-vote deficit.

In Nowda, TMC has also suffered the safe fate, with its candidate Sahina Momtaz Khan in third place, behind Humayun Kabir, who is in first place after seven rounds of counting

Expressing confidence in his victory, Kabir said, "I will win both seats and take the certificate home at 3 pm."

13:24 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: As BJP surges ahead, MP minister Sarang says Mamata's 'fear' has ended in West Bengal

Madhya Pradesh minister Vishwas Sarang on Monday said the "fear" of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee has ended in West Bengal, where counting of votes for the assembly polls is underway, and asserted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "charisma is prevalent throughout the country".

The BJP was leading in 171 seats against the Trinamool Congress' 83 as counting progressed for 293 assembly segments in the eastern state where Banerjee has been chief minister since 2011.

"Mamata Didi's fear has ended, Narendra Modi's trust has been restored...Modi's charisma is prevalent throughout the country. The lotus wave is sweeping the nation. The double-engine government will now be in place in both Bengal and Assam," the MP sports and youth welfare minister told reporters here.

From today, Didi's rule is coming to an end and a BJP government is being formed, Sarang said while asserting that Bengal has a major political message for the country's politics.

New dimensions of development will now be established, the MP minister added.

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13:13 (IST) May 04

Election Results: Verdict against LDF's 'anti-people policies', says Congress as UDF heads for big win

The Congress in Kerala on Monday thanked the people of the state for what it termed a "thumping victory", as trends in the April 9 Assembly polls indicated a decisive edge for the UDF.

Addressing mediapersons at the party headquarters here, KPCC president Sunny Joseph said the emerging verdict was a clear rejection of the CPI(M)-led LDF government's "anti-people policies".

"The counting of votes is still progressing. The present trend indicates that the people of the state are giving the UDF a historic victory," he said.

Calling the outcome a "thumping victory", Joseph said the trend mirrored the mandate seen in the recent local body polls.

"It is a clear verdict against the LDF government's anti-people policies," he added.

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan, and senior leaders Ramesh Chennithala, Shashi Tharoor and Kodikkunnil Suresh were also present during the press meet.

The leaders also cut and shared a tri-colour cake marking the resounding performance of the party and the UDF.

13:06 (IST) May 04

Election Result 2026: TVK workers celebrate in Chennai HQ as party leads on 105 seats, poised to emerge as single-largest party

Counting of votes is underway in Tamil Nadu, with early trends pointing to a strong showing for Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Party workers gathered outside its Chennai headquarters, celebrating with flags, sweets and slogans as the party surged ahead.

According to Election Commission trends, TVK is leading in 105 of 234 seats, putting it on course to emerge as the single-largest party. Vijay is ahead in Tiruchirappalli East by 6,499 votes after the first round.

Meanwhile, AIADMK leads in 64 seats and DMK in 44, with others trailing.

12:57 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: 'You will win after sunset,' says CM Mamata Banerjee

TMC candidate from Bhabanipur and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said, "Counting agents and candidates should not leave the counting centre. This is the BJP's plan, I have been saying this since yesterday that they will be shown ahead first. They have stopped counting at many places. Such machines have been found in Kalyani, where there is no match; atrocities are being committed against TMC from all sides through central forces. Through SIR, they tried to steal votes, and even now, we are ahead by more than 100 seats, which is not being reported. Everything is being reported wrong. The Election Commission is working entirely as per its own will, and central forces are also with them. The police are also working with the central forces. I tell party workers that there is no need to feel disheartened; you will win after sunset. The counting of 2-4 rounds has taken place, the counting goes up to 14-18 rounds, and we will win. There is no need for anyone to be afraid."

12:52 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Mamata cries foul during counting of votes

— MamataOfficial (@MamataOfficial)

12:51 (IST) May 04

Election Result 2026: PM Modi to visit BJP headquarters this evening after poll results; likely to address party workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi on Monday evening, as early trends point to party victories in West Bengal and Assam. He is also expected to address party workers, continuing a tradition seen after previous election successes.

12:43 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Tamil Nadu trends shock DMK as Stalin trails and TVK takes big lead

The headquarters of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) in Chennai wore a deserted look on Monday as early counting trends showed CM MK Stalin trailing in Kolathur, with several ministers also behind in key constituencies, including in Chennai.

By late morning, DMK was leading in only 43 seats, well behind the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) with 106 and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) with 64, according to initial Election Commission of India trends.

Police deployment outside the party office was gradually scaled down as the day progressed, while cadres began dismantling temporary arrangements set up ahead of counting. The thinning crowd and subdued activity marked a sharp contrast to the usual election-day buzz.

Among party workers, reactions varied, with some attributing the setback to the surge in support for actor-turned-politician Vijay and his electoral debut, while others pointed to weak grassroots mobilisation.

With few senior leaders visible, the atmosphere at the DMK headquarters remained subdued as the scale of early setbacks became increasingly clear.

12:34 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: AIADMK shows strength in Tamil Nadu; EPS leads comfortably in Edappadi

In a dramatic reconfiguration of Tamil Nadu politics, the 2026 Assembly election trends on Monday showed a “resurgent” All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) holding its ground even as debutant Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) made strong inroads across several constituencies.

As counting progressed into the afternoon, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami extended his lead in Edappadi by 17,766 votes, maintaining a comfortable position in his home constituency.

In the northern belt, Maragatham Vetrivel continued to show strong momentum in Pappireddipatti with a lead of 19,692 votes, while C. Vijayabaskar in Viralimalai expanded his margin to 9,686 votes.

Other notable leads for the party included Shanmugam C. V. in Mailam with 10,898 votes and Mukkur N. Subramanian in Cheyyar with a lead of 10,760 votes.

However, the party also faced tight contests in several constituencies where margins remained narrow and volatile.

The closest race was seen in Peravurani, where Govi Elango led by just 274 votes, followed by Alangulam, where K. R. P. Prabakaran held a slim lead of 425 votes.

12:28 (IST) May 04

NDA’s 'victory' in state polls reflects people’s continued, growing confidence in PM Modi.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu

12:22 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: MK Stalin leads in Kolathur, Udhayanidhi ahead in Chepauk amid TVK surge in Tamil Nadu

MK Stalin has maintained a lead from his constituency Kolathur in Tamil Nadu, while his son and deputy chief minister Udhayanidhi Stalin is also ahead in Chepauk–Thiruvallikeni, even as a strong wave of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Vijay is reflected in trends across the state.

12:09 (IST) May 04

Election Result 2026: 'No victory rallies would be permitted on Monday,' says West Bengal CEO

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) maintained a strong lead in West Bengal on Monday, moving ahead in 152 Assembly constituencies compared to the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which was leading in 81 seats, as counting progressed across the state. The early trends pointed to a significant political shift in a state long governed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with the BJP edging closer to the majority mark of 148 in the 294-member Assembly.

West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Agarwal said that no victory rallies would be permitted on Monday, urging political parties to maintain calm and avoid any post-poll unrest. He added that counting was progressing smoothly and no incidents of violence had been reported.

“All district magistrates have been instructed not to allow victory processions today. These will only be permitted from tomorrow, subject to police approval,” he said, emphasising the need to prevent any disturbance.

12:07 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: UDF surge in Kerala triggers celebrations at Congress state office

Senior Congress leaders, including KC Venugopal, Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph and Shashi Tharoor, gathered at the party’s Kerala headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram to celebrate after the United Democratic Front crossed the halfway mark in trends released by the Election Commission of India.

The leaders marked the occasion by cutting a cake and jointly raising their hands in celebration of the UDF’s strong performance in early trends.

Meanwhile, reacting to the early trends in Kerala, M. A. Baby expressed optimism that the trend could reverse as counting progresses. He highlighted the Left Democratic Front’s governance record, claiming progress in poverty eradication, education, healthcare and social security.

"These are just early trends. Even though UDF has an edge right now, we hope this will be reversed in the ensuing rounds. Because, under LDF, Keralam became the only Indian state from where extreme poverty has been eradicated. It is at the top in terms of quality of education, healthcare, and social security measures. We hope, politically literate people of Keralam would consider all these aspects and support LDF, which will be reflected in the upcoming rounds... we are hopeful for a third term," said MA Baby.

According to the latest ECI trends, the UDF is leading in 91 constituencies out of 140 in Kerala. The Congress is ahead in 58 seats, followed by the Indian Union Muslim League in 22.

The trends indicate a possible return of the UDF after 10 years, potentially ending the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front government, which is currently leading in 40 constituencies.

11:56 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: CM Rangasamy ahead in Thattanchavady as NDA leads Puducherry trends

N Rangasamy is leading from the Thattanchavady assembly seat by a margin of over 4,336 votes, according to the latest Election Commission of India trends.

Puducherry is also witnessing an early advantage for a National Democratic Alliance government led by Rangasamy, with the alliance leading in 11 seats in the 30-member Assembly.

As per the latest data, the All India NR Congress (AINRC) is ahead in 9 seats, while its ally the Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in 2 seats. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is ahead in 1 seat.

Among AINRC candidates in the lead are N. Rangasamy from Thattanchavady, along with VP Sivakolundhu, Vaiyapuri Manikandan, C. Aiyappan (Mouttayappan), E. Mohandoss, P. Rajavelu, P. R. N. Thirumurugan and Malladi Krishna Rao.

The Congress is leading in 1 seat, while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is ahead in 2 constituencies.

Exit poll projections had earlier indicated a comfortable win for the AINRC-led NDA, with estimates suggesting 16 to 20 seats for the alliance. The NDA in Puducherry includes AINRC, BJP, AIADMK and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK).

11:53 (IST) May 04

Election Result 2026: TVK workers distribute sweets outside the party HQ in Chennai

— ANI (@ANI)

11:50 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: UDF crosses majority in Kerala, ends 10-year LDF rule in trends

The United Democratic Front has taken a strong lead in Kerala, ahead in 91 constituencies as the Election Commission of India released trends for all 140 seats in the state. The Congress is currently leading in 58 seats, followed by the Indian Union Muslim League with 22.

According to ANI, the trends indicate a possible return of the UDF to power after 10 years, effectively ending the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Democratic Front rule, which is currently ahead in 40 constituencies.

As the UDF crossed the halfway majority mark, senior Congress leaders including Ramesh Chennithala, K C Venugopal, Shashi Tharoor and others arrived at the party’s state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.

Party workers celebrated the early lead, with KC Venugopal seen embracing Shashi Tharoor, Ramesh Chennithala and state Congress chief Sunny Joseph during the celebrations.

Reacting to the early trends, Shashi Tharoor said the results reflect a public desire for change after a decade, adding that a “new kind of politics” is needed.

"Look, we are a party of change. We want that after 10 years of such bad politics, it is very important to bring change and, in my view, to bring in a new kind of politics," said Tharoor.

Counting is under way across 823 constituencies spanning West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.

11:50 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: 'Khela hobe' in Bengal as BJP and Suvendu Adhikari derail Mamata Banerjee

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday crossed the majority mark in the West Bengal Assembly elections, marking a dramatic political shift and ending Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee’s bid for a fourth consecutive term.

According to Election Commission trends, the BJP is leading in 156 seats, while the TMC is ahead in 86 constituencies and its ally BGPM in one. With this, the BJP is set to form its first government in West Bengal after 15 years of TMC rule and decades of Left Front dominance before that.

11:37 (IST) May 04

The BJP will form the government with more than 180 seats.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari

11:29 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Mamata Banerjee regains lead in Bhabanipur as tight contest continues in West Bengal

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee regained the lead over BJP rival Suvendu Adhikari in the high-profile Bhabanipur constituency after the third round of counting on Monday, according to Election Commission data. Banerjee was ahead by 898 votes, securing 9,359 votes against Adhikari’s 8,461.

The contest had swung sharply in earlier rounds, with Adhikari leading by 1,558 votes in the second round, while Banerjee had started the day with a 1,996-vote lead in the opening round, highlighting the volatile nature of counting in this closely watched seat. Bhabanipur is being seen as a prestige battle between the Chief Minister and the Leader of Opposition.

Elsewhere, in Murshidabad’s Nowda constituency, Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir led TMC’s Sahina Momtaz Khan by 2,890 votes after the first round, with multiple rounds of counting still remaining.

11:19 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Bengal sees BJP gains, Tamil Nadu TVK surge, BJP close to majority mark in Assam

In West Bengal, early trends point to a significant political churn, with the Bharatiya Janata Party making strong gains against long-time incumbent chief minister Mamata Banerjee, signalling the possibility of a historic shift in power.

A major surprise has also emerged in Tamil Nadu, where actor-turned-politician Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) have made a strong impact in early trends, emerging as a disruptive force and challenging the long-standing dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The development signals a notable shift in the state’s political landscape.

In Assam, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is heading towards a strong position, with early trends suggesting it has crossed the majority mark and is on course for another term. The campaign witnessed sharp exchanges, including allegations raised by the Congress against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family.

In Kerala, early trends indicate a close contest between the United Democratic Front and the Left Democratic Front, reflecting the state’s familiar pattern of alternating mandates, while the BJP continues to remain a distant third.

Overall, early trends suggest a politically charged and fluid mandate across states, with incumbency being tested, regional dynamics shifting, and new political forces emerging as potential disruptors.

11:11 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: TVK surges ahead in Tamil Nadu; BJP races ahead in Assam

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay has emerged as a major political force in Tamil Nadu, with early trends on Monday showing the party leading in around 103 constituencies. Celebrations broke out among TVK workers across the state, with supporters playing Vijay’s popular “Whistle Podu” song and using whistles, the party’s symbol, to mark the moment.

Vijay himself was leading in the Tiruchirappalli (East) constituency by a margin of over 3,000 votes. In another significant development, TVK leader V S Babu was ahead in Kolathur, leading Chief Minister M K Stalin by more than 2,500 votes, making it one of the most closely watched contests.

In contrast, the ruling Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) led by the DMK appeared to be struggling, with the alliance ahead in only around 45 seats. The DMK itself was leading in just 37 constituencies, a sharp decline compared to its previous performance. The AIADMK-led NDA alliance was ahead in 74 seats, as counting continued through multiple rounds across the state.

Elsewhere in Assam, the BJP-led NDA was ahead in 98 constituencies, while the Congress was leading in 25 seats. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was ahead in Jalukbari, while several senior leaders from both alliances held early leads in key constituencies.

In West Bengal, BJP state president Samik Bhattacharya expressed confidence in victory, saying the party workers’ “dreams are about to come true” and predicting a comfortable win despite expected fluctuations in early trends as counting progresses.

11:01 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: 'Hindu people of Kolkata have rejected Mamata,' says Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal LoP and BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari, said, "BJP is forming the government with a clear mandate. The educated, Hindu people of Kolkata have rejected Mamata Banerjee; this is what the initial trends say..."

10:53 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Debutant Vijay’s TVK crosses majority mark in Tamil Nadu

The debutant political force led by actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has, in a major political shift in Tamil Nadu, upended the dominance of both the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, emerging as the strongest force in the state.

10:48 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar leads in Kerala's Nemom

BJP strong candidate from Nemom Rajeev Chandrasekhar has maintained leads in trends from Nemom constituency. While the saffron party is still at distant third position.

10:44 (IST) May 04

Election Results: TVK makes strong debut in Tamil Nadu, BJP surges in Bengal, UDF gains in Kerala

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) makes a strong debut in Tamil Nadu, while the Trinamool Congress faces pressure in West Bengal as the Bharatiya Janata Party surges ahead. In Kerala, the United Democratic Front led by the Congress makes gains in early trends.

10:36 (IST) May 04

Election Result 2026: Trends show BJP ahead in West Bengal; Humayun Kabir Kabir leads in Nowda

Trends from the West Bengal Assembly election counting on Monday showed the BJP gaining a narrow advantage in several constituencies, with Election Commission data indicating Ajay Ray leading in Dinhata by 5,575 votes over TMC minister and sitting MLA Udayan Guha after the third round. Ray secured 19,476 votes, while Guha polled 13,901 in the North Bengal seat.

In another key constituency, Nowda in Murshidabad, BJP candidate Humayun Kabir was ahead by 2,890 votes over TMC’s Sahina Momtaz Khan, according to official figures.

Across the state, early trends suggested the BJP-led alliance leading in around 48 seats, while the Trinamool Congress was ahead in 26, with its ally BGPM leading in one constituency. Television projections indicated a tight race in the 294-seat Assembly, with the BJP estimated to be ahead in around 138 seats and the TMC close behind at around 120, though still below the 148-seat majority mark.

Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari expressed confidence that the BJP would form the next government, claiming his party was ahead in over 130 seats and that early fluctuations in constituencies like Bhabanipur would stabilise in later rounds of counting. Counting continues under tight security across West Bengal.

10:33 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Bengal turns BJP’s way as it crosses majority mark; tight Tamil Nadu, Kerala contests

Bharatiya Janata Party crosses the majority mark in West Bengal, surging ahead of the Trinamool Congress, while actor-politician Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and Stalin's Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam remain locked in a close contest in Tamil Nadu. In Kerala, a tight fight continues between the United Democratic Front and the Left Democratic Front, while BJP remains distant third.

10:25 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Trends show BJP crosses majority mark in West Bengal

In the battle of West Bengal, the BJP has surged past to the mark of majority, according to trends.

10:25 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: TVK makes strong debut in Tamil Nadu with leads in over 100 seats

Early trends from Tamil Nadu Assembly election counting suggest a strong debut performance by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), with reports indicating the party and its founder Vijay are leading in around 103 constituencies. According to Election Commission-based trends, TVK has emerged as a surprise front-runner in its first electoral outing.

The AIADMK-led alliance is following closely with leads in about 60 seats, while the DMK-led alliance is currently in third place with around 37 seats, marking a competitive but uncertain early phase in the 234-seat contest.

In Kerala, early counting of votes from the April 9 Assembly elections indicates a clear advantage for the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). News reports suggest the UDF is ahead in over 90 seats, while the CPI(M)-led LDF is leading in fewer than 50, and the BJP-led NDA is ahead in around five constituencies. Election Commission figures also show Congress leading in 50 seats, CPI(M) in 31, and the IUML and CPI making notable gains. UDF leaders have expressed confidence of crossing the majority mark, calling it a strong pro-opposition mandate.

Meanwhile in West Bengal, BJP leaders have claimed early confidence of victory, with counting underway for 293 seats. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari said the BJP is set to form the government, while state party chief Samik Bhattacharya claimed voters have decisively rejected the ruling Trinamool Congress. Counting continues across all states under tight security.

10:21 (IST) May 04

Election Results: CM Stalin and ex-CMs Edappadi Palaniswamy, O Pannerselvam trailing from their seats in Tamil Nadu

In the Tamil Nadu Assembly results, a major upset has emerged as actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) made a strong debut, emerging as an influential force and sending shockwaves through the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam camps.

The development has drawn attention to key leaders including M. K. Stalin, Udhayanidhi Stalin, O Panneerselvam and AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami.

10:16 (IST) May 04

Election Result 2026: Pinarayi Vijayan trails in Dharmadom as Congress candidate takes early lead

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing in the Dharmadom constituency, where Congress candidate V P Abdul Rasheed has taken an early lead, according to television reports.

Vijayan, the LDF’s face and a three-time contestant from the seat, is reportedly behind by over 700 votes in the initial rounds of EVM counting. The result is being closely watched, as Dharmadom is considered a stronghold of the ruling Left.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, Vijayan had won the seat by a margin of more than 45,000 votes, and the CPI(M) remains hopeful of a turnaround as counting progresses. However, early trends suggest the Congress-led UDF has an upper hand across Kerala, with several LDF ministers and sitting MLAs also trailing.

According to Election Commission trends, the UDF has crossed the halfway mark with leads in 82 seats, while the LDF is ahead in 51.

Counting is underway across 823 constituencies in multiple states, beginning with postal ballots at 8am, followed by EVMs from 8.30 am.

10:15 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: BJP exudes confidence in Bengal, claims mandate for change

West Bengal BJP leaders on Monday expressed strong confidence of forming the next government, claiming that voters have opted for change as counting of votes began for all 293 Assembly seats.

Leader of opposition Suvendu Adhikari, who is contesting from Nandigram and is also up against CM Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur, said the BJP would form the government.

"BJP will form the government," he said.

He also claimed that Hindu votes had consolidated in favour of the BJP, while asserting that Muslim voters had not moved en masse towards the Trinamool Congress.

Samik Bhattacharya, the state BJP president, also predicted a landslide victory for the party. Speaking outside a counting centre in Kolkata, he said voters had already rejected the TMC government.

"People of the state have already rejected the Trinamool Congress government, and in a few hours, the overwhelming majority of the seats will confirm that in the fight between Mamata Banerjee and the people, people have rejected Mamata Banerjee," Bhattacharya said.

BJP candidate from Kharagpur Sadar Dilip Ghosh also said that the mandate reflects a desire for change in the state.

10:06 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: CM Stalin trails behind TVK candidate

Tamil Nadu polls: CM M K Stalin trailing behind TVK candidate V S Babu in Kolathur constituency, according to Election Commission.

10:02 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Kerala BJP chief says voters will defeat 'divisive and corrupt politics'

Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday said the party will wait for the election results before making any formal comments, while expressing confidence that voters will reject what he called “divisive and corrupt politics” of the opposition.

Speaking to ANI, Chandrasekhar said no party can predetermine the outcome in a democracy, while also taking a swipe at the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Congress, calling their stance “arrogance”.

"We will wait for the election results. The results will come out by midday today, and we will then comment at that point. We are in a democracy. No political party can decide the fate of another political party," he said.

Targeting the opposition further, he added, "This is typical arrogance of the CPM and the Congress, where they think somehow that they will decide what the people will do. That is not at all correct. This is a democracy. This is not China or Russia."

Expressing confidence in the electorate, he said voters in Kerala would reject corruption and divisive politics.

"I am very confident that the divisive politics of the INDI alliance will be defeated. The corruption of the INDI alliance parties will be defeated, and people will choose to put their state on a track of corruption-free governance," he added.

Meanwhile, in Kerala, early trends show the United Democratic Front leading in 52 seats, with the Congress ahead in 49 seats. The Left Democratic Front is leading in 21 seats, while the CPI(M) is ahead in 41 constituencies.

10:01 (IST) May 04

BJP will form the government. I will go ahead after the ninth or tenth round and emerge as the winner in the seat (Bhabanipur)

Suvendu Adhikari as BJP surges ahead in West Bengal

09:55 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: TVK debut shakes Tamil Nadu politics, rattles DMK and AIADMK camps

According to early trends, the debutant political force in Tamil Nadu, led by actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has sent shockwaves through both the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam camps.

09:52 (IST) May 04

Election Results: Congress keeping close watch on Assam counting, says Gaurav Gogoi

Counting of votes for the Assam Assembly elections began at 8 am on Monday, with the Congress closely monitoring the process for any security lapses or irregularities during counting.

Gaurav Gogoi said the party has deployed multiple observers across the state, who are in constant coordination with the AICC team and will escalate any complaints to the Election Commission of India.

"We are hoping for a positive result in Assam. We will see the feedback the people have given us till the end in the number of votes, we will keep an eye on every round," Gogoi told reporters.

He added that the party has set up observers at various counting centres to monitor the process closely and report any administrative lapses.

"We have sent various observers across the state, so that we can see if there is any weakness from the administration then we will that information quickly," he said.

Gogoi also said the Congress has established monitoring centres in each district, with party workers tracking developments on the ground and checking for any possible malpractice or issues in EVM handling and transport.

"Now only the first round has happened, we have taken information from our party workers about the EVMs, whether there was any problem with transportation. We have monitoring centres in each zilla, district, with our people there. Our party has prepared everything," he said.

He added that concerns raised by the party regarding EVM storage and security were not new, pointing to earlier complaints about unused machines being kept in warehouses without adequate safeguards.

09:50 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: BJP leading in 8 seats, TMC in 2; BGPM ahead in Kalimpong

Early trends from the Election Commission website showed the BJP leading in eight West Bengal Assembly constituencies, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) was ahead in two as counting continued on Monday. The Bharatiya Gorkha Prajatantrik Morcha (BGPM), a TMC ally in the Darjeeling hills, was also leading in Kalimpong.

In Jhargram, BJP’s Lakshmi Kanta Sau led TMC’s Mongal Saren by 976 votes, while in Monteswar, Saikat Panja was ahead of Siddiqullah Chowdhury by 3,486 votes. In Asansol Dakshin, Agnimitra Paul maintained a lead of 6,271 votes. The BJP also showed early leads in Dinhata, Gosaba, Baghmundi, Bankura and Durgapur Purba, whereas the TMC was ahead in Deganga and Kasba.

In Tamil Nadu, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay led in Tiruchirappalli East by 1,669 votes after the first round, marking a strong start for his party’s debut. TVK also showed early leads in around 15 constituencies, while the DMK-led alliance remained competitive with early postal ballot gains across Chennai regions.

Counting began at 8am with postal ballots, followed by EVMs, amid tight security and real-time updates via the Election Commission portal.

09:48 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi says early trends are just the beginning

On the early trends, Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi said, "This is just the beginning, we will see how the counting is going on in the entire state, and we will keep an eye on every vote being counted properly in every round."

09:36 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Trends indicate Vijay's TVK may replace AIADMK as main opposition in Tamil Nadu

If early trends hold, Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) could emerge as a major force in Tamil Nadu, potentially replacing the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam as the principal Opposition in the state.

Initial trends showed Vijay holding an advantage in both Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur constituencies.

In several seats, TVK has pushed the AIADMK to the third position, while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam continues to lead the race.

These developments suggest that TVK could disrupt Tamil Nadu’s long-standing bipolar political structure.

09:31 (IST) May 04

Election results 2026: Trends after 9am show UDF continues to lead

As EVM counting from the April 9 Kerala Assembly elections began, early trends after 9 am showed the Congress-led UDF ahead in the state. The UDF was leading in nearly 90 seats, while the CPI(M)-led LDF was ahead in over 40, and the BJP-led NDA in around five constituencies. Initial Election Commission figures showed smaller leads for Congress, CPI(M) and allied parties, though trends suggest a strong UDF advantage.

09:30 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Postal ballot counting begins in Tiruchirappalli, Vijay in focus

Counting of postal ballots began at 8 am on Monday for key Assembly constituencies in Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu, including Tiruchirappalli East, Tiruchirappalli West, Thiruverumbur, Manapparai and Srirangam.

Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, is contesting from Tiruchirappalli East, with significant attention on his performance and the party’s electoral debut in the state.

TVK is contesting independently against the National Democratic Alliance led by the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party. Meanwhile, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance, supported by the Congress, is aiming to retain power.

Election officials initiated the counting process early in the morning under tight security, marking the first phase of results for these key constituencies.

Visuals from Anna Arivalayam showed DMK workers closely tracking the early trends.

In Tiruchirappalli East, Vijay is contesting against DMK’s S Inigo Irudayaraj and AIADMK’s G Rajasekaran. In Tiruchirappalli West, DMK leader KN Nehru is seeking to retain his seat against TVK’s G Ramamoorthi.

09:17 (IST) May 04

Election Results: MK Stalin, Himanta lead early, Mamata trails behind Suvendu Adhikari

As counting of votes gets under way in these high-stakes Assembly elections, several sitting chief ministers are in the spotlight. Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading comfortably from Jalukbari in Assam, while MK Stalin has maintained his lead in Kolathur in Tamil Nadu.

In contrast, long-incumbent chief minister Mamata Banerjee is trailing in her stronghold of Bhowanipore in West Bengal, behind her former aide and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari.

09:14 (IST) May 04

Election results 2026: BJP leads on 40 seats in West Bengal; DMK ahead on 59 seats in Tamil Nadu

As per early trends, in West Bengal, where the majority mark is 148, the BJP is leading in 40 seats while the Trinamool Congress is ahead in 19; the Congress and CPI(M) are yet to open their account.

In Tamil Nadu, out of 234 seats with a majority mark of 118, the DMK is leading in 59 seats, followed by TVK with 16 and AIADMK with 3, while the BJP and Congress are not leading in any seats at this stage. Other parties are ahead in 5 constituencies.

09:01 (IST) May 04

Election Results 2026: Congress workers gather as Kerala counting under way, UDF hopeful

Congress workers gathered at the residence of leader of opposition VD Satheesan and at the party’s state office in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday as counting for the Assembly elections began. Supporters closely tracked early trends, with the mood tense but optimistic.

A large number of workers assembled at Satheesan’s residence, following live updates and discussing early leads, while expressing confidence in a favourable outcome for the Congress-led United Democratic Front.

Earlier, Congress candidate M Vincent voiced strong confidence about winning the Kovalam seat, saying the UDF would secure “a good majority” in the state.

"In my constituency, I hope that I can win the election because I have full confidence in the people. I worked for the people for the last 10 years, and it will reflect in the election... 100% UDF will come..." Vincent told reporters.

As counting got underway across 823 constituencies in four states and one Union Territory, early postal ballot trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance leading in Assam with 25 seats, while the Congress-led alliance was ahead in seven.

In Kerala, a close contest is emerging between the Left Democratic Front and the UDF, with both sides crossing the 50-seat mark in early leads.

08:55 (IST) May 04

Election Results: Early trends show Mamata behind in Bhowanipore, Suvendu ahead in both seats

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee is trailing from her bastion Bhowanipore as her rival from BJP, Suvendu Adhikari has maintained lead. Suvendu is also leading in Nandigram.

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Assembly election trends across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry pointed to major political shifts, with the BJP-led NDA emerging strongly in Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, actor Vijay’s TVK sweeping Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led UDF staging a comeback in Kerala. Counting of votes remained under way, with the Election Commission yet to announce final figures.

In West Bengal, the BJP surged ahead in 109 seats, significantly ahead of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, which was leading in 63 constituencies. The high-stakes contest was marked by intense campaigning and tight security, with over 2.5 lakh CAPF personnel deployed. In Assam, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led the BJP to a dominant position with the party ahead in 74 of the 126 seats, while Congress lagged behind at 23.

Tamil Nadu witnessed one of the election’s biggest surprises as actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) made a stunning debut, leading in 103 seats and pushing the ruling DMK to third place. In Kerala, the Congress-led UDF surged ahead, signalling a possible return to power, while in Puducherry the NDA held the advantage with the All India NR Congress leading in several constituencies.

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