04/05/2026
Counting for the 2026 Assembly elections concluded today across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, delivering major upsets and a decisive mandate in key statesWest Bengal: BJP Ends TMC's Run
1.The BJP is headed for a landslide victory in West Bengal, ending Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign. Current trends show BJP leading on 192 seats, well beyond the majority mark. BJP leaders credited PM Narendra Modi as Bengal “decided to form a double-engine govt”. Mamata Banerjee alleged the Election Commission was holding results where TMC was winning, saying “You will win after sunset”.
2. Tamil Nadu: Actor Vijay’s TVK Emerges as Kingmaker
In a political blockbuster, actor Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) inched closer to the majority mark of 118 in the 234-member Assembly. Celebrations erupted outside TVK headquarters in Chennai as supporters hailed Vijay as “Muthalamaichar (Chief Minister)”. J&K CM Omar Abdullah reacted with “Bloody hell” as TVK crossed 100 seats. TVK surged ahead of both DMK and AIADMK to lead in over 110 seats.
3. Kerala: UDF Heads for Massive Win*
The Congress-led UDF maintained a massive lead, ahead in 101 of 140 Assembly seats. Trends show Congress winning 39 seats so far, with CPI(M) at 19. CM Pinarayi Vijayan is trailing in Dharmadam. Celebrations began outside Congress offices in Delhi as UDF crossed the majority mark.
4. Assam: BJP Set for Third Term
The BJP is on course for a third consecutive term in Assam. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s “pincer attack of 3-Gogoi alliance. BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswam