Assembly Election Results Updates: BJP breaches Bengal with over 200 seats, Tamil Nadu picks TVK

Chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' reverberated in West Bengal's Bhabanipur assembly constituency on Monday evening, as BJP supporters celebrated the party's landslide victory in the state and Suvendu Adhikari's triumph over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her home turf. At the nearby Exide crossing, hundreds of BJP workers danced to the beats of loud music, waved saffron flags and burst firecrackers, as traffic slowed amid the celebrations.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday won the Dharmadam Assembly constituency seat with a total of 85,614 votes. Vijayan was positioned against Congress's Abdul Rasheed and BJP's K Ranjith in the Dharmadam constituency. Meanwhile, the Congress-led UDF in Keralam has crossed the majority mark in the 140-member Assembly, with election trends showing it comfortably ahead of the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by the Communist Party of India (Marxist). The verdict is being seen as a decisive rejection of the LDF's 10-year tenure, marked by anti-incumbency.

Following TVK's victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi spoke with party chief Vijay on Monday to congratulate him on the win, emphasising that the mandate reflects the growing voice of the youth, which cannot be ignored. In a post on X, Gandhi reiterated that the Congress will continue to protect and serve the people of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. "I spoke to Thiru Vijay and congratulated him on TVK's spectacular result. This mandate reflects the rising voice of youth, which cannot, and will not, be ignored," he said in his post.

In his post-election message, the Prime Minister said that the focus in West Bengal should now shift towards positive transformation. He said that the era of fear must end and that the people should look ahead to a future built on peace and progress. Calling for an atmosphere free from violence, he urged everyone to rise above election politics and work together for the development of Bengal.

Recalling a statement he made after the Bihar Assembly Elections, PM Modi said he had then referenced the journey of the Ganga from Bihar to the Gangasagar. "The lotus has now bloomed from Gangotri to Ganga Sagar," he added. 

On the West Bengal election results, PM Modi said the outcome represented not just a win for democracy but also for the country's constitutional institutions. Highlighting the record turnout, he said that 93 per cent voter participation was a remarkable achievement. He congratulated the Election Commission for successfully conducting the massive electoral exercise.

The Prime Minister also congratulated BJP national president Nitin Nabin for his leadership in this election cycle. PM Modi said every BJP worker, regardless of position, had delivered outstanding results and that their relentless effort had created a new chapter in India's electoral history. He pointed out that this was Nabin's first major election after assuming office and praised the guidance he provided to workers, calling it "invaluable to the party's victory". 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he "respectfully bows" to the people of West Bengal, Assam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as the BJP registered a strong electoral performance across these regions. "I also heartily congratulate the millions of BJP workers. Every BJP worker, big or small, has once again performed wonders. They have made the lotus bloom," he added. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the BJP workers at the party headquarters in New Delhi. This came hours after the party registered a massive victory in the West Bengal and Assam Assembly elections. He began his address, saying, "Bharat Mata Ki Jai", as the BJP dominates the trends and results in the West Bengal and Assam Assembly Elections.

BJP National President Nitin Nabin described the election outcome as a "historic moment" for the party, noting that it has secured an unprecedented mandate across four states and one Union Territory. He thanked the public for placing their trust in the BJP.

A light-hearted moment occurred at the BJP headquarters in Delhi as BJP president Nitin Nabin stepped forward to felicitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a garland. In a spontaneous gesture that drew loud cheers, the Prime Minister took the garland and placed it on Nabin instead, setting off a wave of applause among party workers.
PM Modi then took the stage to celebrate the BJP’s strong performance in the Assam and West Bengal elections. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the BJP headquarters in New Delhi. He will be addressing the party workers shortly.

Assam's capital Guwahati witnessed jubilant scenes as crackers lit up the sky outside the BJP headquarters, where party workers gathered to celebrate the strong performance in the Assam and West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026. Supporters danced, waved party flags and cheered as the party registered a thumping victory in the state. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached the party headquarters in the national capital to celebrate the party's performance in the Assam and West Bengal elections.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to reach the BJP headquarters shortly in New Delhi as the party registered a thumping victory in the West Bengal and Assam elections. He is also expected to address party workers there, as has been the case during previous election victories.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people of Assam after the BJP-NDA secured victory in the state Assembly elections. In a post on X, he said the result reflected the enduring trust in the alliance’s focus on development and its efforts to improve lives across the state. Modi thanked the people of Assam for what he called a "resounding mandate" and reiterated that the government would continue working toward the state’s transformation.

He also lauded BJP-NDA workers for their dedicated, round-the-clock engagement at the grassroots. Highlighting the alliance’s steady rise over the past decade, Modi said their sustained efforts had helped the party’s development-centric message resonate strongly with voters.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s sweeping victory in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections, calling the mandate “historic” and a triumph of people’s power. In a message on X, he said the BJP’s model of good governance had resonated strongly across the state and expressed gratitude to voters for delivering what he described as a “spectacular mandate.”

PM Modi assured the people that the party would work relentlessly to meet Bengal’s aspirations, promising a government focused on opportunity, dignity, and inclusive development. He also credited generations of party workers for the breakthrough win, acknowledging their years of effort, resilience, and commitment to taking the BJP’s development agenda to the grassroots.

May 4, 2026, may come to be seen as a defining moment in Kerala's political history, marking not just the defeat of the CPI(M)-led LDF but also a turning point for Pinarayi Vijayan, one of the state's most dominant leaders. After 16 years at the helm of the CPI(M), followed by two consecutive terms as CM, his long run of authority ended in a decisive electoral setback. 81-year-old Vijayan rose from a modest, working-class background to lead Kerala at a time when his party, the CPI(M), was itself transitioning away from its older leadership mould, marking a generational and social shift within the organisation.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday thanked the people of Kerala for giving the United Democratic Front (UDF) a decisive mandate in the Assembly elections.

"Thank you to my brothers and sisters in Keralam for a truly decisive mandate," he said, while also congratulating UDF leaders and workers for a hard-fought and well-run campaign.

BJP dominates West Bengal elections, party’s State General Secretary and MP Locket Chatterjee said the result marks the fulfilment of Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s vision.

She said the public has responded to the TMC and allegations of violence, adding that BJP workers will not engage in any such acts.

BJP candidate Agnimitra Paul has won against TMC's Tapas Banerjee with a margin of 40,839 votes.

TMC chairperson and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is on her way to the Sakhawat Memorial counting hall in Kolkata as vote counting continues.

The BJP is currently leading in 193 seats, well past the majority mark.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated the BJP on its resounding victory in West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry.

He said that today’s victory reflects the unwavering trust of the people in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and welfare oriented policies.

Yogi added that the formation of BJP NDA governments for the first time in West Bengal, for the third consecutive time in Assam and for the second time in Puducherry is a result of this deep public confidence.

He further said that this unprecedented mandate from the people will give new momentum to the Prime Minister’s vision of a “New India” and a “Developed India”.

BJP's Saikat Panja has won the Monteshwar seat with a margin of 14,798 votes. On the other hand, TMC candidate Reyat Hossain Sarkar has secured victory from the Bhagawangola seat with a margin of 56,047 votes.

On the BJP leading in the Assam polls, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their support and blessings.

He said the mandate reflects recognition of the work done under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, adding that the government will now focus on accelerating Assam’s growth. Sonowal also thanked the people of West Bengal, saying they have, for the first time, created an environment in favour of the BJP forming the government.

After 11 rounds of EVM counting, Mamata Banerjee is leading with 42,496 votes, while BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari has secured 31,321 votes.

Counting is still underway, and the margin may change as more rounds are completed.

The BJP said its political footprint is expanding from the heartland to West Bengal, reflecting not just electoral gains but a growing belief in a nation focused on progress.

The party added that this shift is visible from the North to the Northeast, describing Bengal as the latest chapter in its political journey. It said the broader goal remains to collectively build a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

West Bengal Assembly Speaker Biman Banerjee of the TMC is leading by 12,664 votes in the Baruipur Paschim constituency, according to Election Commission data.

After 6 rounds of counting, Banerjee has secured 37,469 votes, ahead of BJP candidate Biswajit Paul, who has received 24,805 votes. Counting is still underway, with 12 more rounds remaining.

Meanwhile, CPM candidate Md Lahek Ali is in third place with 5,925 votes.

West Bengal election results: BJP workers celebrate with drums and colours in Baharampur as the party’s candidate takes the lead over Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

Gaurav Gogoi is staring at an embarrassing defeat from the Jorhat assembly seat in Assam. He is trailing by 19,626 votes as the BJP's Hitendra Nath Goswami takes the lead on the seat.

Family members of TVK chief and actor Vijay were seen celebrating as the party continued to lead in the state.

TVK is currently ahead in 109 of the total 234 seats.

Actor Trisha Krishnan was spotted arriving at the residence of TVK chief Vijay in Chennai. The TVK is currently leading in 106 of the 234 seats in the state.

All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (AIADMK) A Anbalagan wins Oupalam seat by defeating Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate S Siva with a margin of 1,026 votes in Puducherry.

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee on Monday refused to concede defeat after trends gave a clear edge to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently held assembly elections in West Bengal. Banerjee, who was seeking a fourth straight term, also asked party workers and her supporters to "wait and watch" as counting of votes is still underway. Read more

BJP’s A Namassivayam has won the Mannadipet seat in Puducherry, defeating Congress candidate T P R Selvame by a margin of 6,110 votes.

In Nellithope, DMK’s V Cartigueyane secured victory by defeating Independent candidate Omsakthisekar with a margin of 850 votes.

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy has won the Thattanchavady seat, defeating Neyam Makkal Kazhagam (NMK) candidate E Vinayagam by a margin of 4,441 votes.

The victory reinforces Rangasamy’s position in the Union Territory, as counting results continue to shape the overall political landscape.

Congress leader Pawan Khera has cautioned against reading too much into early trends showing the BJP ahead in the state, saying it is too early to draw conclusions.

He described reacting to initial numbers as “an exercise in audacity” and stressed that responsible political voices should wait for a clearer picture to emerge.

BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur Assembly constituencies, Suvendu Adhikari, expressed confidence that the party will form the government with more than 180 seats.

BJP candidate M Bhojarajan is leading by 4,296 votes against Congress candidate B Ramachandran in the Udhagamandalam constituency of Tamil Nadu.

In Thalli, BJP candidate Dr C Nagesh Kumar is ahead by 642 votes against CPI’s T Ramachandran, while in Nagercoil, BJP’s M R Gandhi is leading by 363 votes over DMK candidate Austin.

Tamil Nadu trends till 11:20 am show a strong performance by Vijay’s TVK, which is leading in 105 of the 234 seats, emerging as the front runner in the state.

The NDA is trailing with 76 seats, led by the AIADMK with 66, followed by the PMK with 6, the BJP with 3 and the AMMK with 1. The DMK led alliance is further behind with 51 seats, with the DMK leading in 40 constituencies, Congress in 5, CPI M and CPI in 2 seats each, and the VCK and DMDK in 1 seat each.

In Tamil Nadu’s Edappadi constituency, AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami is currently leading by a margin of more than 10,116 votes, according to Election Commission of India trends.

Early trends from Puducherry indicate that the NDA, comprising AINRC, BJP and AIADMK, has crossed the majority mark with a lead in 16 seats.

The Congress led alliance is trailing with 4 seats, while the TVK alliance is also ahead in 4 constituencies. Others, including Independents, are leading in 3 seats as counting continues.

Early trends from Puducherry, according to the Election Commission, show the NDA in the lead with 10 seats. The AINRC is ahead in 7 constituencies, while the BJP is leading in 2 and the AIADMK in 1.

The Congress-led alliance is trailing with 4 seats, with the Congress ahead in 3 and the DMK in 1. Others, including Independents, are leading in 3 seats.

Early trends from Kerala, according to the Election Commission, show the United Democratic Front (UDF) taking a strong lead with 86 seats. The Congress is leading the alliance with 55 seats, followed by the IUML with 20. Other contributors include KEC with 5 seats, RSP with 3, Independents with 2, and RMPI, CMP and Kerala Congress (J) with 1 seat each.

The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is trailing with 46 seats, with CPI M leading in 30 constituencies and CPI in 11. KCM has 3 seats, while Independents and RJD are leading in 1 seat each.

The NDA is a distant third, leading in 3 seats, all won by the BJP in early trends.

Reacting to early counting trends, Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said party observers have been stationed at the Dispur office to closely monitor developments. He added that party representatives have raised queries on whether counting should be paused or if a recount may be required.

Expressing confidence in the party’s preparedness, Gogoi said a clearer picture would emerge as counting progresses.

Tamil Nadu trends, according to the Election Commission, show a tight contest among the major players, with the AIADMK-led alliance and TVK nearly neck and neck in early leads.

The AIADMK alliance is leading in 48 seats, closely followed by Vijay’s TVK with 47 seats, while the DMK-led alliance is trailing with 24 seats. Other parties have a marginal presence in the early trends.

According to early vote-counting trends, Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single largest party in the Tamil Nadu elections as it gained an early lead on 81 seats against the AIADMK, which is currently leading on 65 seats. The ruling DMK seems to be trailing as per early trends, as it maintained a lead of only 40 seats. Read more

AIADMK and its allies are now leading in Tamil Nadu, according to the latest trends.

As per early numbers, the AIADMK led alliance is ahead in 68 seats, while the DMK led alliance is leading in 42 seats. Vijay’s TVK is also making a strong showing, leading in 51 constituencies.

According to official Election Commission trends in the first hour of counting, the BJP is leading in 1 of Assam’s 126 seats, while the Congress is ahead in 1 of Kerala’s 140 seats. In Tamil Nadu, Vijay’s TVK has taken a lead in 1 of the 234 seats.

BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari is leading in West Bengal’s Bhabanipur constituency against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, according to early trends. He is also leading from the Nandigram seat

The lead comes from the initial rounds of counting and could change as more votes are tallied through the day, with the high profile contest being closely watched across the state. 

BJP’s Roopa Ganguly is leading in West Bengal’s Sonarpur Dakshin constituency, according to early trends as counting of votes gets underway.

These initial leads are based on the first rounds of counting and may change as more votes are tallied. Sonarpur Dakshin remains a closely watched seat, with key parties eyeing gains as the overall picture becomes clearer through the day.

Sunetra Pawar, the candidate from the NCP Ajit Pawar faction, is leading in the postal ballot counting. No major political party fielded a candidate against her, while 23 independent candidates are contesting the election.

Early trends from Assam as of 8:25 am show the BJP led alliance ahead in 39 seats, indicating a strong performance in the state.

The Congress led alliance is leading in 10 seats, while others are ahead in 2 constituencies.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has taken an early lead in the Bhabanipur seat in West Bengal, according to the initial trends after the counting of votes began for the assembly elections.

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari has taken an early lead in the Nandigram seat in West Bengal as per initial trends for the assembly elections in the state after vote counting began at 8 am.

Early trends show the BJP leading in 2 seats. The LDF is leading in 13 seats, while the UDF is ahead in 7 seats. The BJP continues to lead in 2 seats as per initial trends.

Initial counting trends from Tamil Nadu show the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leading in 2 Assembly seats, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is ahead in 1 constituency. These early figures are based on initial rounds of counting and may change as more votes are tallied.

BJP’s Nisith Pramanik is leading in Mathabhanga, while Paritosh Das is ahead in Alipurduars. Ajay Roy has taken the lead against TMC’s Udayan Guha in Dinhata.

Sukumar Roy is leading in Cooch Behar Uttar, and Savitri Barman is ahead in Sitalkuchi.

Counting of votes for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry has begun, along with counting for bypolls in 7 constituencies across 5 states. In West Bengal, counting is underway for 293 of the 294 seats, with polling in the remaining Falta constituency scheduled for May 21.

West Bengal LoP and BJP candidate from Nandigram and Bhabanipur, Suvendu Adhikari, said he offered prayers at the Lakshmi Narayan Temple and expressed confidence in the BJP’s prospects.

"God is with us. A government that protects the interests of Sanatan Dharma is coming," he said. Reacting to TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee’s tweet on repolling in Falta Assembly constituency, Adhikari said it reflected “ego” and would not work.

“Democracy wins every time in the country, ultimately. Similar conditions existed in Uttar Pradesh. Jungle Raj ended there long ago after the BJP came to power. 20 years ago, Bihar also experienced a massive jungle raj. The people ended that too,” he said.

“There is a 3-tier security arrangement. Our RO, ARO, counting agents and counting supervisors are all ready and have undergone training multiple times. There is no possibility of any disruption anywhere. Everything will happen as per the rules,” he said.

He added that 200 companies of CAPF have been deployed at counting centres.

Those looking to track the numbers in real time can visit the official ECI Results Portal, the primary source for candidate-wise leads and margins. To navigate the site, select “General Election to State Legislative Assembly” and then filter by the relevant state.

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A verbal altercation broke out between TMC and BJP agents outside the counting centre at Sakhawat Memorial School in Kolkata’s Bhabanipur constituency ahead of vote counting. Tensions flared as supporters gathered at the spot, even as authorities stepped in to maintain order.

Counting of votes for 293 Assembly constituencies across West Bengal is set to begin at 8 am today.

Hours before the counting of votes, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged that “deliberate load shedding” was being carried out in parts of the state. She urged party workers to remain on high alert outside strong rooms where votes are stored.

In a post on X, Banerjee claimed she had received reports from Serampore in Hooghly, Krishnanagar in Nadia, Ausgram in Burdwan and Kolkata’s Kshudiram Anushilan Kendra, where power cuts were allegedly being imposed in phases, CCTV cameras switched off and vehicles seen moving in and out of strong room premises.

Security has been tightened outside Loyola College, with officials checking everyone ahead of counting. Counting of votes will begin from 8 am across the 5 states and the Union Territory of Puducherry.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the results for the Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Puducherry and Kerala today. Counting of votes will begin at 8 am, starting with postal ballots before moving to Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).

Among the key constituencies in Bengal are Bhabanipur, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is contesting, Nandigram, where BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari fought the polls, Baharampur, where veteran Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury contested after a 25 year gap, Bhangar, a sensitive seat where the Indian Secular Front (ISF) is seeking re-election, and Panihati, where the BJP has fielded the mother of the RG Kar rape and murder victim.

Diamond Harbour and Magrahat Paschim have also drawn attention after repolling was ordered in 15 booths just 2 days before the results.

The mandate for West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will be unveiled today. With 3 Opposition ruled states at stake, the election is crucial for the INDIA bloc, which has been losing ground in states at a steady pace.