Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: High Stakes in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala as Counting Begins
KOLKATA/CHENNAI – The fate of five states and union territories will be decided in a few hours from now, as counting officially began for the 2026 Assembly Elections at 8:00 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026. With early trends trickling in, all eyes are on the fierce battlegrounds of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry.
Security has been tightened at all counting centers to ensure a smooth process following one of the most high-decibel campaign seasons in recent history.
West Bengal: Mamata vs. BJP Surge
Latest reports suggest
TMC : 107
BJP – 100
In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee is seeking a historic fourth term. However, the BJP has mounted a massive challenge, banking on a “double-engine” narrative. Early postal ballot trends suggest a neck-and-neck fight in several districts, with the TMC holding strong in rural belts while the BJP shows gains in urban pockets.
Tamil Nadu: The TVK Wildcard and DMK Dominance
Most recent report
DMK+ 47
AIDMK – 19
The political landscape in Tamil Nadu faces a unique test this year. While the DMK-led alliance aims to retain power, the entry of Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has shifted the traditional Dravidian dynamics. Political analysts are watching closely to see if TVK can play the role of kingmaker or if the DMK’s grassroots machinery will deliver another decisive victory.
Kerala: LDF Hopes for a Hat-trick
LDF 58
UDF : 50
In Kerala, the LDF is attempting to break the state’s decades-old alternating power cycle once again to secure a hat-trick. The UDF (Congress-led) has focused its campaign on anti-incumbency and local governance issues. Meanwhile, the BJP is hoping to increase its vote share significantly in the southern districts.
Assam and Puducherry
- Assam: The BJP-led alliance looks to consolidate its position, focusing on development and identity politics.
- Puducherry: A tight race between the AINRC-BJP combine and the Congress-DMK alliance is expected as early rounds of counting begin.
Where to Watch: LIVE TV Channels
For real-time, minute-by-minute updates and expert panel discussions, you can tune into the following news networks:
- National English: NDTV 24×7, India Today, CNN-News18, Republic TV.
- National Hindi: Aaj Tak, ABP News, Zee News, TV9 Bharatvarsh.
