PM Modi NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on assembly poll results, BJP-led NDA’s dominance of India’s political landscape has become crystal clear.Of six heavyweight states with 278 Lok Sabha seats among them, which account for over half of Parliament’s 543 seats, the governing alliance is now in office in five of them that have a combined LS strength of 239.Since PM Narendra Modi led BJP to its maiden majority in 2014, BJP’s position in these states was never so commanding as it is now, having its chief ministers in three of them, with Bengal soon to be a glittering addition to the list.In contrast, INDIA bloc, now vanquished in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, has never been so feeble in battleground states which hold the key to parliamentary majority.After the four biggest states – Uttar Pradesh (80), Maharashtra (48), West Bengal (42) and Bihar (40), all with BJP-led NDA in office, comes Tamil Nadu (39) where actor Vijay has led TVK to close to majority mark in 2026 assembly poll. He has been vocal in his opposition to BJP as well as DMK, a strong member of INDIA bloc. The sixth state is the BJP stronghold of Madhya Pradesh with 29 seats..To be sure, Lok Sabha elections constitute a different battle altogether, and parties in office in states often fare poorly in parliamentary elections. In 2024, BJP was pushed to second position by SP-Congress alliance in Uttar Pradesh, while BJP came out on top in Congress-governed Karnataka. But unseating the incumbent while not governing any of the big states does become a herculean task for Opposition.With elections due in UP early next year and in Madhya Pradesh in 2028, the arithmetic may still change if opposition parties manage to take down BJP in the Hindi-heartland states.If the list is enlarged to include all 18 states with double-digit Lok Sabha tally, then their combined strength jumps to 502 in the 543-member House. On that list, Opposition does make its presence felt, but only just. It is in office in five states – Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Jharkhand and Punjab – which have a total of 92 seats.Follow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosDMK Hits Out As Congress Directs TNCC To Take Final Call On Vijay’s Support Request’Historic, Decisive’: Trump Congratulates PM Modi Over BJP’s Win In Bengal ElectionsDefeat but ‘Moral Win’? Mamata Targets EC, Hints At BIGGER Opposition AlliancePower Bank Catches Fire On IndiGo Hyderabad-Chandigarh Flight, All Passengers And Crew EvacuatedIndia Seeks To Lease Three Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters To Boost CapabilityAIMIM Chief Owaisi Says Muslim Votes Wasted on Secular Parties, Calls for ShiftKejriwal Alleges BJP “Robbed” Punjab of Rajya Sabha Seats, Vows Political Revenge“Democracy Being Mocked”: Bhagwant Mann Meets President Over Defection of 7 AAP Rajya Sabha MPsNCERT Clears Revised Class 8 Textbook After Judiciary Chapter Row And Public ApologyPM Modi call Fujairah Attack ‘Unacceptable’, Three Indians Injured In UAE123PhotostoriesWatermelon vs. mango: Which is better for summer nutrition and the right way to consume5 unique national parks in South America where waterfalls, wildlife and wilderness come aliveHow to make Chef Ranveer Brar-Style Lucknowi Dal Falaknuma at homeOlder than dinosaurs? 5 prehistoric-era animals that still walk the Earth todayKaran Johar to Ananya Birla:Indian stars who stole the show at Met Gala 2026From ‘The Dark Knight’ to ‘Brokeback Mountain’: Heath Ledger’s top films to stream on OTT right nowA fresh, green home without the effort: Plants that thrive even when you forget8 ‘weird’ dog behaviours explained: What your pet is really trying to tell youSubtle signs you’re outgrowing a friendship– And how to deal with itBroccoli vs Cauliflower: One has more nutrients, the other fewer calories, which should you really be eating?123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingIran warRahul GandhiBadruddin AjmalIPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosIPL 2026 Points TableMI IPL Playoff Qualification ScenariosJalandhar BlastNEET 2026: Exam-day guideSRMJEEE 2026 Phase 1 ResultTVK Chief Vijay
NEW DELHI: As the dust settles on assembly poll results, BJP-led NDA’s dominance of India’s political landscape has become crystal clear.Of six heavyweight states with 278 Lok Sabha seats among them, which account for over half of Parliament’s 543 seats, the governing alliance is now in office in five of them that have a combined LS strength of 239.Since PM Narendra Modi led BJP to its maiden majority in 2014, BJP’s position in these states was never so commanding as it is now, having its chief ministers in three of them, with Bengal soon to be a glittering addition to the list.
In contrast, INDIA bloc, now vanquished in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, has never been so feeble in battleground states which hold the key to parliamentary majority.After the four biggest states – Uttar Pradesh (80), Maharashtra (48), West Bengal (42) and Bihar (40), all with BJP-led NDA in office, comes Tamil Nadu (39) where actor Vijay has led TVK to close to majority mark in 2026 assembly poll. He has been vocal in his opposition to BJP as well as DMK, a strong member of INDIA bloc. The sixth state is the BJP stronghold of Madhya Pradesh with 29 seats.
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To be sure, Lok Sabha elections constitute a different battle altogether, and parties in office in states often fare poorly in parliamentary elections. In 2024, BJP was pushed to second position by SP-Congress alliance in Uttar Pradesh, while BJP came out on top in Congress-governed Karnataka. But unseating the incumbent while not governing any of the big states does become a herculean task for Opposition.With elections due in UP early next year and in Madhya Pradesh in 2028, the arithmetic may still change if opposition parties manage to take down BJP in the Hindi-heartland states.If the list is enlarged to include all 18 states with double-digit Lok Sabha tally, then their combined strength jumps to 502 in the 543-member House. On that list, Opposition does make its presence felt, but only just. It is in office in five states – Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Jharkhand and Punjab – which have a total of 92 seats.
