Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates Across 5 States
The Assembly Election Results 2026 for five key regions — West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry — are being counted today, May 4, 2026. Early trends indicate a highly competitive political battle across states, with different parties gaining leads in different regions.
As vote counting progresses, real-time trends show BJP gaining momentum in Bengal and Assam, while DMK maintains its lead in Tamil Nadu and UDF is ahead in Kerala.
West Bengal Election Results 2026: BJP vs TMC Tight Fight
In West Bengal, where elections were held for 294 seats, early trends show a neck-to-neck contest between BJP and TMC.
- Both BJP and TMC have crossed the 100-seat mark in early leads
- The contest remains extremely close with shifting leads
- Voter turnout crossed 92%, the highest ever in the state
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is aiming for another term, while the BJP is pushing hard to secure a historic victory in the state.
Assam Election Results 2026: BJP Targets Hat-Trick
In Assam, elections for all 126 seats were conducted in a single phase.
- Early trends show BJP crossing the majority mark
- Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is aiming for a third consecutive term
- Over 85% voter turnout recorded
The Congress is also in the race, attempting a comeback after a long gap, but current trends favor BJP.
Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026: DMK Maintains Lead
In Tamil Nadu, voting took place on 234 seats, and the state recorded a strong 85.14% turnout.
- DMK alliance (led by MK Stalin) is currently ahead
- AIADMK-led NDA alliance is trailing
- TVK (led by actor Vijay) has made the contest triangular
This election is crucial as the entry of TVK has significantly changed the traditional political dynamics of Tamil Nadu.
Kerala Election Results 2026: UDF Gains Early Advantage
In Kerala, elections were held for 140 seats, with a voter turnout of 78.27%.
- Early trends show UDF leading
- The ruling LDF (led by Pinarayi Vijayan) is facing strong competition
The final outcome will determine whether Kerala continues its alternating power trend or sees a shift.
Puducherry Election Results 2026: NDA Under Watch
In the Union Territory of Puducherry, elections were held for 30 seats.
- High turnout of nearly 90% recorded
- NDA government led by N. Rangaswamy seeks to retain power
Results here will decide whether the current leadership continues or faces a change.
High Voter Turnout Across States
The 2026 elections saw record-breaking voter participation:
- West Bengal: 92%+ turnout
- Assam: 85%+ turnout
- Tamil Nadu: 85.14% turnout
- Kerala: 78.27% turnout
- Puducherry: ~90% turnout
This reflects strong democratic engagement across India.
What to Expect Next?
As counting continues, lead margins are expected to change rapidly. Final results will determine:
- Whether BJP secures big wins in Bengal and Assam
- If DMK retains Tamil Nadu comfortably
- Whether UDF can form government in Kerala
- Who forms government in Puducherry
Stay tuned for LIVE Election Results 2026 updates.
