Election Results 2026 Live BJP Surges In West Bengal Counting Underway Across 5 States
Vote counting for the Assembly Elections 2026 is underway across five key regions—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry—with early trends indicating significant political shifts.
Counting began at 8 am under tight security arrangements, with postal ballots being counted first, followed by multiple rounds of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) counting. Election Commission of India is releasing real-time constituency-wise data throughout the day.
West Bengal: BJP Gains Momentum
In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party has surged ahead in early trends, opening a significant lead over the ruling All India Trinamool Congress. This election is being closely watched as it could mark the BJP’s first-ever government in the state.
The contest remains high-stakes, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee seeking a fourth consecutive term, while the BJP aims to capitalise on strong campaign momentum.
Other States: Mixed Trends Emerge
- In Tamil Nadu, early trends suggest a major disruption in traditional political dynamics, with new players gaining ground.
- In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) appears to be leading in initial rounds.
- Assam is witnessing a strong performance by the BJP, continuing its dominance in the state.
- In Puducherry, the NDA alliance is showing early signs of retaining power.
High Stakes Across India
These elections are seen as politically significant, as they come midway through the national political cycle and could reshape alliances ahead of future general elections.
In West Bengal alone, counting is being conducted for 293 seats, with the majority mark set at 148. Early leads have fluctuated, but trends increasingly point towards a strong BJP performance, though final results will depend on later counting rounds.
What to Expect Next
As counting progresses through multiple rounds, clearer trends and confirmed winners are expected later in the day. Political parties and observers continue to monitor developments closely, with final results likely to define the political direction of these key states for the next five years.
