Counting of votes is under way for four states and one union territory. NEW DELHI: As counting got under way for high-stakes elections across 823 constituencies in four states and one Union Territory, early postal ballot trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead in West Bengal while wildcard entrant Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was making inroads in Tamil Nadu.Meanwhile, trends showed BJP ahead in Assam with 25 seats, while the Indian National Congress-led alliance was ahead in seven.In Kerala, a close contest is emerging between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), with both crossing 50 leads each.In Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was ahead of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance, while in West Bengal, the contest remained tight between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the All India Trinamool Congress.Election Results 2026Election results: Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry brace for voters’ verdictWest Bengal election results: Tight race expected as TMC faces BJP challengeTamil Nadu election results: Can Stalin retain power or will AIADMK stage a comeback?West BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats189/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0TMC0CPM0CONG0OTH0DMK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats180/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118DMK0TVK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats115/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats101/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0BJP LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats17/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16BJP0CONG0AINRC0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThese figures are based on initial postal ballot trends.As counting began, patrolling with armoured vehicles was reported in Malda, West Bengal. Strong rooms were opened across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry ahead of the counting process.A verbal clash broke out between polling agents at a counting centre in West Bengal, with TMC alleging its agents were not allowed to carry files and pens inside, while BJP agents were permitted to do so. A TMC polling agent said the rules should be applied equally.BJP, however, accused TMC agents of not carrying identity cards required for entry and alleged they were creating unnecessary disruption.In Tamil Nadu, heavy three-layer security was deployed early Monday morning for the counting process. Security personnel were stationed at entry points, with barricades and vehicle checks in place.Loyola College was among the key counting centres, housing EVMs for votes cast by nearly 4.8 crore voters. 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NEW DELHI: As counting got under way for high-stakes elections across 823 constituencies in four states and one Union Territory, early postal ballot trends showed the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance ahead in West Bengal while wildcard entrant Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) was making inroads in Tamil Nadu.Meanwhile, trends showed BJP ahead in Assam with 25 seats, while the Indian National Congress-led alliance was ahead in seven.In Kerala, a close contest is emerging between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), with both crossing 50 leads each.In Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) was ahead of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance, while in West Bengal, the contest remained tight between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the All India Trinamool Congress.These figures are based on initial postal ballot trends.As counting began, patrolling with armoured vehicles was reported in Malda, West Bengal. Strong rooms were opened across Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry ahead of the counting process.A verbal clash broke out between polling agents at a counting centre in West Bengal, with TMC alleging its agents were not allowed to carry files and pens inside, while BJP agents were permitted to do so. A TMC polling agent said the rules should be applied equally.BJP, however, accused TMC agents of not carrying identity cards required for entry and alleged they were creating unnecessary disruption.In Tamil Nadu, heavy three-layer security was deployed early Monday morning for the counting process. Security personnel were stationed at entry points, with barricades and vehicle checks in place.Loyola College was among the key counting centres, housing EVMs for votes cast by nearly 4.8 crore voters. Queen Mary’s College and Anna University were also designated as counting centres.
