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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.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. Queen Mary’s College and Anna University were also designated as counting centres.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.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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NEW DELHI: All eyes are on the high-stakes battle between West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee and the assembly’s opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari as counting of votes take place on Monday.All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Banerjee re-contested from Bhowanipore seat, which went to polls in the second phase on April 29. Meanwhile, Adhikari campaigned as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for both Nandigram and Bhowanipore.In 2021, Banerjee had contested against Adhikari in his home turf, Nandigram. She lost to the BJP leader by 1,956 votes. Now, Adhikari takes on Banerjee in Bhowanipore — the CM’s home constituency.Bhowanipore has long been a stronghold for Banerjee. She has represented the seat as an MLA since 2011 and has not lost an election there. 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 PreviousWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0CONG0CPM0TMC0OTH0Tamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118AIADMK0BJP0CONG0DMK0TVK0OTH0CPI(M) LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats1/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CPI(M)0BJP0CONG0CPI0IUML0OTH0AssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64AGP0AIUDF0BJP0CONG0OTH0PuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueAfter becoming CM in 2011, she secured a decisive bypoll victory from Bhowanipore by 54,213 votes.In 2016, her margin narrowed as she defeated Congress candidate Deepa Dasmunshi, backed by the Left, by 25,301 votes, while the BJP secured 26,299 votes.In 2021, TMC retained Bhowanipore, with Sovandeb Chattopadhyay defeating BJP’s Rudranil Ghosh by 28,719 votes. BJP’s vote share rose to 35.2%, signalling a growing presence.Banerjee later returned to contest the Bhowanipore bypoll, winning by 58,835 votes and securing her third term as CM.The electorate in Bhowanipore has also undergone changes, with 41,068 names removed from the rolls, reducing the voter base by around 20% to about 1.6 lakh. An analysis by Souptik Halder, along with Ashin Chakraborty and Sabir Ahamed, found that 56.7% of voters flagged under the ‘under adjudication’ category are Muslims, compared to their 20% share in the constituency’s population as per the 2011 Census.Earlier findings had shown Muslims accounted for 22.7% of voters marked as ‘Absent, Shifted, or Dead/Duplicate’ (ASDD), with the ‘unmapped’ share at around 26%, roughly in line with their population share. However, this rose sharply to 52% in the ‘logical discrepancy’ list.According to Chakraborty, despite Bhowanipore being a mixed-community constituency, Muslims are disproportionately represented among those under scrutiny. Halder added that booth-wise analysis of 2021 and 2024 data suggests that if voters under adjudication are unable to vote, the TMC’s winning margin could drop significantly, and in some booths even disappear.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.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Police said Sharma’s relative contacted police around 1.45pm on Saturday to report that the judge had locked himself in the bathroom.A case of abetment and criminal conspiracy under BNS sections has been registered at Safdarjung Enclave police station.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 PreviousWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148AITC0BJP0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0Tamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118AIADMK0BJP0CONG0DMK0TVK0OTH0KeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71BJP0CONG0CPI0CPI(M)0IUML0OTH0AssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64AGP0AIUDF0BJP0CONG0OTH0PuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats0/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueSharma completed his BA LLB from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in 2018, and joined the Delhi Judicial Services on June 19, 2021. He has handled various criminal and civil matters while serving as judicial magistrate first class and civil judge. On Oct 18, he took charge as full-time secretary at DLSA, Karkardooma Courts.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 MediaVideosNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City CoreVietnam President To Lam’s First State Visit To India: What It Means For New Delhi-Hanoi Ties123PhotostoriesMorning affirmation at 5 am: Thoughts that hit different when the world is still asleepYou’re brushing your teeth wrong: What dentist says most people missHow to make Pudina Paratha for summer breakfast5 Bengali breads every foodie should try5 phases every marriage quietly moves through- And how to deal with them5 rare watches from Sachin Tendulkar’s collection you should knowYou’re walking, but not like this: How interval walking improves fitness naturallySubtle signs you might be vitamin D deficient, and what your body is trying to tell youRed vs green Apple: How to choose the right one for your health goalsRihanna to Katy Perry: 7 most bizarre Met Gala looks that stole the spotlight123Hot PicksAssam key constituenciesKerala key constituenciesPuducherry election resultsTamil Nadu constituenciesAjay Pal SharmaBengal Poll RecordHimanta Biswa SarmaTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideBSE AP SSC Class 10th ResultIPL Orange Cap Portfolios of RBI deputy governor to be distributed after Rohit Jain takes charge ‘KD – The Devil’ box office collection day 4: Dhruva Sarja starrer sees weekend growth, crosses Rs 11 crore More Strait talks: Trump rolls out ‘Project Freedom’ to guide ships through Hormuz New labour codes boost gratuity but trim take-home pay