Election Commission of India (ECI) Results 2026 LIVE: Vijay’s TVK stuns DMK in Tamil Nadu; BJP surges past 150 in Bengal

Election Commission of India (ECI) Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Kerala Election Results 2026 Live on eciresults.nic.in, eci.gov.in, results.eci.gov.in: Check state-wise seat tally, constituency-wise winners, live counting updates and result trends here.

Election Commission of India (ECI) Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal, Kerala Election Results 2026 Live: The ECI will announce Assembly election results on May 4, with live counting updates available on eciresults.nic.in, eci.gov.in and results.eci.gov.in. Follow real-time trends, seat-wise results, party-wise tally and constituency-wise winners here. Counting of votes has begun for the polls in four states and Puducherry. The officials will first process postal ballots, then count votes from Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

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BJP leads in Bengal, Assam:  The Election Commission’s early trends indicate that the BJP is leading with 176 seats in Bengal and 78 in Assam. The Assam Legislative Assembly has a total of 126 seats, and the required majority to form a government is 94. In West Bengal, AITC is on 94, whereas BGPM has grabbed 1.

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Suvendu Adhikari claims bigger lead than expected: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has claimed that early trends from Bhabanipur show him leading by a wider margin than initially expected. “According to my internal calculation, I was expected to lead by 1,000–1,100 votes. However, I am currently leading by three times that margin,” Adhikari said.

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Congress-led United Democratic Front crosses majority mark of 78 seats: The Congress-led United Democratic Front has crossed the majority mark of 71 seats in early Election Commission trends. It is leading in more than 78 seats. The Kerala Legislative Assembly has a total of 140 seats, and the required majority to form a government is 78.

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May 4, 2026 12:39 PM IST
ECI Puducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: CM N Rangasamy wins from Thattanchavady by 4,441 votes

ECI Puducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy has secured a remarkable victory from the Thattanchavady constituency by 4,441 votes, the Election Commission of India (ECI) website declared after four rounds of counting.

May 4, 2026 12:33 PM IST
ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: UDF's Sunny Joseph calls party's victory 'clear verdict against LDF for their anti-people activities'

ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: After surging past the majority mark, Congress-led UDF called the victory a "clear verdict" against the LDF for their "anti-people activities and policies." "Thankful to the Kerala people for giving us a thumping victory in the Legislative Assembly election. This is a repetition of what has happened in the local body. This is a clear verdict against the LDF for their anti-people activities and policies," said Joseph.

May 4, 2026 12:22 PM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP workers distribute 'jhalmuri' and celebrate

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP workers distribute 'jhalmuri' and celebrate at the party office in Kolkata. The saffron party surged past the majority mark in West Bengal, currently leading on 169 seats, according to official EC trends.

May 4, 2026 11:52 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: 'BJP will form government with over 180 seats,' says Suvendu Adhikari

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur Assembly constituencies, Suvendu Adhikari, said, "The BJP will form the government with more than 180 seats."

May 4, 2026 11:43 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: 'TMC is going to be wiped out,' says BJP Leader Keya Ghosh

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP Leader Keya Ghosh said, “Early trends are as expected. TMC is going to be wiped out, and BJP is going to form the government…the condition Bengal women are in right now, it is better TMC doesn’t lecture us on women’s safety…”

May 4, 2026 11:38 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: CM Mamata Banerjee leading in Bhabanipur

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Following the third round of counting, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is leading in Bhabanipur by a margin of over 898 votes.

May 4, 2026 11:32 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin trailing from Kolathur assembly seat

ECI Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is trailing from the Kolathur assembly seat. VS Babu of the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is leading from the seat with a margin of over 2529 votes, according to the Election Commission of India trends.

May 4, 2026 11:17 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP leaders, workers distribute sweets

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP leaders, workers distribute sweets outside Sakhawat Memorial Government Girls' High School in Kolkata.

May 4, 2026 11:09 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Vijay tsunami stuns Tamil Nadu, disrupting politics anchored in the Dravidian binary, early trends indicate

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: What began as a curiosity has, by mid-morning, turned into a shock. As counting crossed the first hour, early trends suggested not just a disruption but a rupture in Tamil Nadu’s long-set political order. Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), once treated as an unpredictable third force, was leading in a startling number of constituencies – 50 seats by 10 am, according to Election Commission trends. Minutes later, by 10.18 am, that figure had surged to 79 leads. Multiple local TV channels confirm reports of the TVK leading in over 100 seats, with AIADMK behind with about 80 seats, pushing the ruling DMK to third position.

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May 4, 2026 10:59 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Mamata Banerjee trails behind BJP's Suvendu Adhikari by 1,558 votes

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is trailing BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by 1,558 votes after the second round of counting in Bhabanipur Assembly seat, according to Election Commission trends.

May 4, 2026 10:46 AM IST
ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: 'Will decide CM face later', says State Congress president Sunny Joseph as UDF crosses majority mark

ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: As UDF crossed the majority mark in Kerala, State Congress president Sunny Joseph said that the party will decide the CM face later."That we will decide later," he said.

May 4, 2026 10:38 AM IST
ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor calls for change of government and policy in Kerala

ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has called for a change of government and policy direction, stressing fiscal revival, investment-led growth and job creation in the state. "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 some use to the new government, but my message will certainly be development, completely changing the disastrous fiscal situation, really doing essential work to make Kerala once again a haven for investment, so that we can grow, generate jobs for our people and prevent a situation where our young people are fleeing the state because they feel they have no possibilities," he said.

May 4, 2026 10:13 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Suvendu Adhikari claims bigger lead than expected

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has claimed that early trends from Bhabanipur show him leading by a wider margin than initially expected.

"According to my internal calculation, I was expected to lead by 1,000–1,100 votes. However, I am currently leading by three times that margin," Adhikari said.

May 4, 2026 09:58 AM IST
ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The Congress-led United Democratic Front crosses majority mark of 71 seats in early Election Commission trends

ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The Congress-led United Democratic Front has crossed the majority mark of 71 seats in early Election Commission trends. It is leading in more than 71 seats. The Kerala Legislative Assembly has a total of 140 seats, and the required majority to form a government is 71.

May 4, 2026 09:41 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: TVK chief Vijay now leads from both Perambur and Trichy East seats

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: TVK chief Vijay now leads from both Perambur and Trichy East seats.

May 4, 2026 09:36 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Official Election Commission trends

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Assam: BJP leading on 24, BOPF on 5 and Congress on 3

Keralam: Congress leading on 39, CPI(M) on 19, IUML on 11

Puducherry: AINRC 4, AIADMK leading on 1

Tamil Nadu: AIADMK leading on 15, TVK on 15 and DMK on 8

West Bengal: BJP leading on 8, AITC on 2, BGPM on 1

May 4, 2026 09:30 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Official Election Commission trends in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Bengal

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Early Election Commission trends show BJP leading on 1 and Congress on 1 in Assam. Congress leading on 7, CPI(M) on 4, CPI on 2 and RSP on 1 in Keralam, TVK leading on 2 and CPI on 1 in Tamil Nadu and BJP leading on 1 in West Bengal.

May 4, 2026 09:23 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: TVK surges past DMK

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: TVK surges past DMK, seen making massive gains in Tamil Nadu, according to early trends.

May 4, 2026 09:18 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: TMC leader Shashi Panja alleges delay in entry of authorised counting agents at centres in Kolkata

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: TMC candidate and incumbent West Bengal Minister Shashi Panja, on Monday, alleged that poll personnel were delaying the entry of political parties' authorised agents to the counting centres in the city.

May 4, 2026 09:11 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Suvendu leading in Bhabanipur

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Early trends indicate that BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was leading in the high-profile Bhabanipur Assembly constituency.

May 4, 2026 09:05 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: 'Attempt to commit fraud,' BJP’s Arjun Singh alleges fraud attempt at the Noapara counting centre

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP candidate Arjun Singh has alleged a fraud attempt at the Noapara counting centre in North 24 Parganas. Singh, said, "Till now the candidate or the election agent has not reached the counting centre, and they are making announcements that they are opening the strong room. This is an attempt to commit fraud. We will complain right now, we are going to the observer."

May 4, 2026 08:59 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Early trends show MK Stalin leading in Kolathur

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: As per the early trends, MK Stalin is leading in Kolathur.

May 4, 2026 08:48 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: BJP surges ahead in Bengal, DMK leads in Tamil Nadu, UDF ahead in Kerala in early leads

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Early leads show a slight edge for the BJP in West Bengal as counting of votes is underway. In Tamil Nadu, DMK is leading, and in Kerala, Cong-led UDF is ahead.

May 4, 2026 08:44 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting of votes cast through EVMs begins in Tiruchirappalli

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting of votes cast through EVMs begins at a counting centre in Tiruchirappalli.

May 4, 2026 08:38 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav arrives at the BJP office in Kolkata as counting of votes polled is underway

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav arrives at the BJP office in Kolkata, West Bengal, as the counting of votes is underway for the West Bengal State Assembly Elections

May 4, 2026 08:28 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: DMK leads in 5 seats, AIADMK in two

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: According to very early leads, DMK leads in 5 seats, AIADMK in two and TVK in one seat.

May 4, 2026 08:23 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Close fight in Bengal as BJP leads in 5 seats

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The BJP is leading in five seats in Bengal as the state witnesses a close fight between the saffron party and TMC.

May 4, 2026 08:17 AM IST
ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting of votes polled in the Kerala Assembly elections begins

ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting of votes polled in the Kerala Assembly elections began at 140 centres across the state.

May 4, 2026 08:12 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: 3 for TMC and one for BJP in Bengal in very early leads

ECI West Bengal Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Three for Mamata Banerjee and one for BJP in Bengal in very early leads as counting begins across the state

May 4, 2026 08:06 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting starts across 5 states

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting has begun across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry. In Bengal, the counting will be done for 293 of the total 294 seats, as repolling is scheduled in Falta on May 21.

May 4, 2026 07:58 AM IST
ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Strong room opened in Thiruvananthapuram

ECI Kerala Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: The strong room has been opened in Thiruvananthapuram, as counting of votes is set to begin shortly.

May 4, 2026 07:53 AM IST
ECI Puducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Strong room opened at Women's Engineering College in Lawspet

ECI Puducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Strong room opened at Women's Engineering College in Lawspet as the counting of votes is set to begin shortly.

May 4, 2026 07:43 AM IST
ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Security arrangements put in place outside DMK headquarters in Chennai

ECI Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Heavy security arrangements have been put in place outside DMK headquarters in Chennai as the counting of votes is set to begin at 8:00 am.

May 4, 2026 07:27 AM IST
ECI West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Security beefed up in Kolkata ahead of vote counting

ECI West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Security has been beefed up in Kolkata ahead of vote counting at Shekhawat Memorial Government Girls High School.

May 4, 2026 07:11 AM IST
West Bengal Election Results 2026 Live Updates: When will counting of votes begin for Bengal polls?

The election results for West Bengal will be announced, along with those for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, on May 4. But, the full results for all 294 Assembly constituencies won’t be released on May 4. In West Bengal, counting will be held in 293 out of 294, with the repoll pending in Falta. Vote counting begins around 8 am, starting with postal ballots. This will be followed by the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

May 4, 2026 07:04 AM IST
ECI Assembly Election Results 2026 Live: Kerala recorded high turnout on April 9 polls

Kerala voted on April 9, following the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, and recorded 78.27% polling, a turnout higher than any in recent Assembly elections. Out of the 140 constituencies, 42 seats recorded more than 80% polling.

May 4, 2026 07:03 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Scuffle breaks out between counting agents of TMC, BJP in Kolkata

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: A verbal clash broke out between TMC and BJP counting agents outside Sakhawat Memorial School in Bhabanipur, Kolkata, as the counting of the votes for 293 Assembly constituencies of the state is set to begin at 8 am.

May 4, 2026 06:41 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Heavy security arrangements put in place at counting centres in Chennai

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Heavy security arrangements have been put in place at the counting centre set up at Loyola College in Chennai, where votes for several key Assembly constituencies will be counted today.

May 4, 2026 06:39 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Heavy security arrangements put in place at counting centres in Chennai

ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Heavy security arrangements have been put in place at the counting centre set up at Loyola College in Chennai, where votes for several key Assembly constituencies will be counted today.

May 4, 2026 06:30 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting to Begin at 8 AM for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry

The Election Results 2026 counting process will officially begin at 8 AM, as per the Election Commission of India (ECI). Counting centres across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry are fully prepared with security arrangements in place. Early postal ballot counting is expected to start first, followed by EVM rounds. Stay tuned for constituency-wise counting updates, party-wise trends, and the latest developments from all five states.

May 4, 2026 06:04 AM IST
Election Commission Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Full Schedule for Counting and Result Declaration in 5 States

The Election Results 2026 counting schedule has been finalized for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Counting will begin at 8 AM, starting with postal ballots, followed by multiple rounds of EVM counting. Initial trends are expected early, while final results may be declared later in the day.

May 4, 2026 05:42 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: Party-wise Expectations in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry

As counting approaches, political parties are gearing up for the Election Results 2026 across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Party leaders and analysts are closely watching expected vote shares, seat projections, and alliance performances. Early expectations are based on exit polls and ground reports, but actual results will depend on counting trends.

May 4, 2026 05:09 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: Exit Poll Predictions for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry

Ahead of counting, exit poll predictions for Assembly Election Results 2026 have offered early insights into possible outcomes across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. While exit polls suggest varied performances by major parties, the actual results will be confirmed only after counting begins at 8 AM. Stay tuned as real-time trends and official figures start replacing predictions throughout the day.

May 4, 2026 04:25 AM IST
ECI Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Security, Counting Process and Guidelines for 5 States Explained

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has put in place strict security measures for Election Results 2026 counting across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Multi-layer security, CCTV surveillance, and authorized personnel access have been implemented at counting centres. The counting will follow a structured process, beginning with postal ballots and proceeding in EVM rounds. These measures aim to ensure transparency and accuracy in the final results.

May 4, 2026 04:25 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: Key Constituencies to Watch in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal

Several key constituencies across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the Election Results 2026 outcome. High-profile candidates and closely contested seats are likely to draw attention as counting begins. These constituencies will provide early indications of party performance and voting trends.

May 4, 2026 04:22 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: Puducherry’s highest turnout in 1st election after SIR

Puducherry too recorded its highest-ever turnout in the Assembly elections on Thursday, at 89.83% in its first election after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was completed in February this year. Until this election, Puducherry’s maximum was recorded at 86.19% in the 2011 Assembly elections; it was 83.4% in 2021. The SIR led to a 10.12% decrease in electors in the Union Territory.

May 4, 2026 03:46 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: What Time Will Counting Start in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry?

The counting for Assembly Election Results 2026 across Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry is scheduled to begin at 8 AM, according to ECI guidelines. The process will start with postal ballots, followed by EVM counting in multiple rounds. Initial trends are expected within the first hour, while clearer leads will emerge as counting progresses.

May 4, 2026 03:18 AM IST
Election Commission of India Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Puducherry’s highest turnout in 1st election after SIR

Puducherry too recorded its highest-ever turnout in the Assembly elections on Thursday, at 89.83% in its first election after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was completed in February this year.

Until this election, Puducherry’s maximum was recorded at 86.19% in the 2011 Assembly elections; it was 83.4% in 2021. The SIR led to a 10.12% decrease in electors in the Union Territory.

May 4, 2026 03:11 AM IST
ECI Election Results 2026 LIVE: When and Where to Check Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal Results

As the Election Results 2026 day begins, voters and stakeholders can check real-time updates on official platforms released by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Results for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry will be available constituency-wise, along with party-wise trends. Apart from official sources, media platforms will also provide continuous updates on counting, leads, and final results throughout the day.

May 4, 2026 02:26 AM IST
Election Commission of India Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: At 84.6%, Tamil Nadu breaks previous polling highs

Tamil Nadu had recorded 84.6% polling on April 23, according to the Election Commission, the highest-ever turnout in an Assembly election in the state since 1952, surpassing the previous high of 78.29% in 2011.

May 4, 2026 12:55 AM IST
Election Commission of India Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Assam’s too clocked record voter turnout

Assam registered its highest voter turnout on April 9, with the Election Commission (EC) placing it at 85.91%. The turnout is 1.24 percentage points higher than the previous record of 84.67% in the 2016 election, when the BJP first came to power after 15 years of Congress governments.

Of the state’s 126 constituencies, 18 registered a voter turnout above 90%.

May 4, 2026 12:18 AM IST
West Bengal Assembly Elections Result 2026: West Bengal recorded highest-ever polling ‘since Independence’

According to the Election Commission, the state saw 92.5% turnout – highest-ever polling “since Independence” — with 93.19 per cent votes polled in phase 1 on April 23 and 92.52 per cent in Phase 2.

May 3, 2026 10:31 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Elections Result 2026: 5 key factors that could decide Mamata vs BJP contest

All eyes are on the outcome of the West Bengal Assembly elections, with the counting of votes set to take place on Monday. The poll results will determine whether the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson and three-term Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, 71, is able to hold out and retain her post, or the BJP is finally able to breach her fort and take the helm in the crucial eastern state for the first time.

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May 3, 2026 09:59 PM IST
Will Mamata Banerjee retain power in West Bengal?

The poll results tomorrow will determine whether the incumbent Trinamool Congress (TMC) chairperson and three-term Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, 71, is able to hold out and retain her post, or the BJP is finally able to breach her fort and take the helm in the crucial eastern state for the first time. A day after voting, Banerjee, in a video message, claimed that her party would cross the 200-seat mark and may even hit 230, even as the magic figure or a simple majority is 148.

May 3, 2026 09:01 PM IST
What makes the contest crucial in Kerala?

The CPI(M)-led LDF is seeking an unprecedented third consecutive term after breaking Kerala’s long-standing pattern of alternating governments. This has made the electoral outcome crucial for both Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s political future and the Left’s position nationally. Meanwhile, Congress-led UDF under V D Satheesan is relying on anti-incumbency sentiment and corruption allegations to position itself as the agent of change.

May 3, 2026 08:07 PM IST
Kerala recorded high turnout on April 9 polls

Kerala voted on April 9, following the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, and recorded 78.27% polling, a turnout higher than any in recent Assembly elections. Out of the 140 constituencies, 42 seats recorded more than 80% polling.

May 3, 2026 07:04 PM IST
Welcome to ECI Assembly Election Results Live Blog

Hello! Welcome to the Live blog tracking Election Commission of India updates on Assembly Election Results 2026. Counting of votes for 4 states – West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Assam and a Union Territory – Puducherry – will start tomorrow at 8 am sharp. Watch this space for Live results straight from ECI.

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