West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam vote counting to begin soon; Mamata, Himanta, Vijay in focus Jalukbari, Jorhat, other constituencies to watch

Assembly Elections 2026 Results LIVE Updates: Counting of votes is set to begin soon in four states and one union territory — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry. Each state has its own political story, its own front-runners, and its own surprise elements waiting to be revealed. 

Can the BJP end Mamata Banerjee’s Khela in West Bengal? Will Thalapathy Vijay be the showrunner or the kingmaker in Tamil Nadu? Will Himanta Biswa Sarma get another term in Assam? Will the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF make a comeback, or is the UDF set to spring a surprise in Kerala? Can Thalapathy Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) make an impact in Puducherry?

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According to exit polls, the BJP is likely to secure a landslide majority in Assam and Puducherry, whereas it is likely to struggle in Kerala. In Bengal, most pollsters have predicted a tight contest between the BJP and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). 

In Tamil Nadu, most pollsters have predicted a strong comeback for the DMK-Congress combine, with Times Now-JVC and Axis My India being the only exceptions. Times Now-JVC predicted a comfortable majority for the AIADMK, giving it 128-147 seats, whereas Axis My India predicted a huge win for TVK, giving it 98-120 seats. 

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All these questions will be answered right here as the results are expected to trickle in through the morning and consolidate by afternoon. The outcomes will determine the next governments in the 4 states and one union territory, with implications for national political equations ahead of future elections.

Stay with us for the latest election result 2026 live updates, including early leads, winning margins, seat-by-seat tallies, and party-wise counts as they come in from the Election Commission of India.

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