VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Gold price prediction today: Why gold prices are expected to be vulnerable due to rising oil prices – Check May 5, 2026 outlook AP POLYCET result 2026 released at results.eenadu.net with 91.37 pass percentage: Direct link to download scorecards ‘Very happy for your success,’ Ajith extends wishes for Thalapathy Vijay over his victory in the TN elections 5 lesser-known traits that separate top performing employees from others Bookie allegedly shot dead by Khalistani shooters in Canada; gang links under probe File photo NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to test the validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, as a bunch of petitions challenged the constitutionality of the new provisions annulling self-perceived gender identity of persons and stripping trans men and trans masculine identities of statutory recognition.Senior advocate A M Singhvi, leading a group of advocates including Shraddha Deshmukh, Jyana Kothari and Arundhati Katju, told a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that the amended clauses directly breach SC’s 2014 judgment in NALSA case giving sanctity to right of self-determination of gender to the trans population.”NALSA judgment, which provided for self-identification and self-determination – is nullified by the legislature without removing its basis, which is impermissible,” Singhvi said.Justice Bagchi said, “Do not take NALSA judgment to that level. NALSA said self-determination is a facet of dignity. What the amendment has done is it changed the substratum of law based on which NALSA interpreted self-identification as part of Article 21. Instead of self-determination, it now provides for medical identification and verification prior to certification.”Singhvi said the overwhelming characteristic is man to woman and if one is undergoing hormone therapy to sync gender identity with the self-determined gender, the law criminalises it and hence would deprive them of that treatment.Solicitor general Tushar Mehta interjected and said, “What is criminalised is forceful change of gender through surgery. There are instances where children have been castrated. The law penalises forcible gender alterations.”The CJI-led bench asked whether there are any benefits or social welfare schemes under the Transgender Act for those classified as transgenders. Singhvi said there are no benefits for them but it allows them to have identity cards which ensures their inclusion in all welfare schemes.SC issued notice to Centre and states and sought their response in six weeks while posting further hearing before a 3-judge bench.PollWhat impact do you think the amendment will have on transgender rights?It will restrict rightsIt may provide some protectionsIt will have no impactFollow 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 MediaVideosPunjab Showdown: AAP MLAs Head to President Over Rajya Sabha RowIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal 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 Appearance123PhotostoriesIndian billionaire Sudha Reddy stuns at Met Gala 2026 – but it’s her ₹142 crore tanzanite necklace that has everyone talkingElon Musk’s 9 am high-protein breakfast includes these 3 foods5 Met Gala food rules you probably did not knowFrom Garlic to selfies: What items are banned at the MET Gala?Metrics used in India to measure homes and how to convert them easilyStruggling in a 400 sq ft home? 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Thiruvananthapuram: BJP made a historic stride by winning three seats and the party was quick to say it was symbolic as it had won the same number of seats in West Bengal in 2016. The victory could be seen as a stamp of approval to state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s strategy to focus more on development and less on politics.When the former Union minister took over the reins of the party in Kerala, Chandrasekhar was clear that he would stay away from saffron politics that wins BJP votes elsewhere in the country. It seems to have paid off, as it helped the party increase its connect with urban voters in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam that were grossly neglected by successive govts.Chandrasekhar won the Nemom seat by defeating incumbent V Sivankuttywho had wrested the seat from BJP in the 2021 election.All the three constituencies — Nemom and Kazhakuttom in Thiruvananthapuram district and Chathannur in Kollam — are urban constituencies.The victory in the three constituencies where BJP had finished second in several previous elections proved that groundwork, not rabble-rousing campaigns can win them seats. If the election campaign of several BJP candidates were replete with saffron colour and Sangh Parivar symbols in the 2021 polls, they hardly resorted to such shows and it was almost absent in Nemom, Kazhakuttom and Chathannur.This poll also brightened the hopes of BJP in Kozhikode north and south seats, where the party candidates scored close to 40,000 votes for the first time. BJP had won 13 seats in Kozhikode corporation for the first time.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 MediaVideosPunjab Showdown: AAP MLAs Head to President Over Rajya Sabha RowIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal 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 Appearance123Photostories5 Met Gala food rules you probably did not knowMetrics used in India to measure homes and how to convert them easilyStruggling in a 400 sq ft home? 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Not loud or unexpected, but recognisable. Something that has been building since the 2024 Lok Sabha verdict. Each election has followed a similar rhythm. The BJP has consistently (from Harayana to Maharashtra and now, Assam) managed to shake off the anti-incumbency, not only defending its government but also winning a greater mandate.What once appeared to be a temporary recovery now carries the shape of something more deliberate.Across multiple states, the party has defended its ground while pushing into new territory, repeating a pattern with striking consistency. There is a rhythm to it now, almost like the same tune playing again and again, each election result sounds familiar.In Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, there is a line: “Algebra (in this case read: Politics) is like sheet music. It’s not important if you can read the music, it’s can you hear it.”And seemingly, the BJP has.Here’s how the saffron party has cracked the code to fighting anti-incumbency:The setbackThe BJP’s post-2024 trajectory is striking for its method. In June 2024, the party fell to 240 seats in the Lok Sabha, losing its outright majority and becoming dependent on coalition partners. The opposition INDIA bloc interpreted that result as a turning point. It entered subsequent state elections with confidence, often as the perceived frontrunner.Yet that momentum did not translate into votes. In state after state, the opposition struggled to convert narrative advantage into electoral success. The BJP, meanwhile, recalibrated quickly. It refined its messaging, tightened its candidate selection, and leaned heavily on targeted welfare schemes that addressed specific voter segments.Equally important was the party’s ability to maintain coherence across levels of leadership. The central leadership, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continued to function as a unifying force, while state units adapted to local dynamics. This balance between central projection and local adjustment became a recurring feature of BJP campaigns.Haryana polls – Proving exit polls wrongThe first indication that the Lok Sabha verdict would not define the BJP’s trajectory came in Haryana. After a decade in power, the state government faced clear signs of fatigue. Exit polls leaned towards the Congress, and the opposition’s campaign had built a sustained narrative around accountability.The BJP’s response was pragmatic rather than defensive. It replaced a significant portion of its sitting legislators and shifted the leadership from Manohar Lal Khattar to Nayab Singh Saini, in a strategic move to circumvent anti-incumbency.The result was a third consecutive term, with 48 seats in a 90-member assembly. The victory was not overwhelming, but it was significant. It demonstrated that anti-incumbency could be mitigated through timely intervention and organisational discipline.Maharashtra 2024Maharashtra was an even bigger win for the BJP. The Mahayuti alliance secured a commanding victory, winning 235 of 288 seats. The turnaround from the Lok Sabha elections just months earlier was dramatic.This outcome, however, was not driven by a single factor. Welfare schemes such as Ladki Bahin played a role in consolidating sections of the electorate. At the same time, alliance management proved decisive.The BJP’s campaign combined welfare messaging boosted significantly by PM Modi’s presence. The opposition, despite its earlier parliamentary success, struggled to present a cohesive counter-narrative and suffered from disjointed alliance strategy.Delhi 2025: Return to the CapitalThe Delhi election marked a different kind of shift. The Aam Aadmi Party had built a strong governance narrative over a decade, centred on public services and welfare delivery. However, by 2025, that model showed signs of strain.Controversies, including the liquor policy case involving Arvind Kejriwal, eroded the party’s image of clean governance. Public dissatisfaction, particularly around infrastructure and environmental issues, created openings for the BJP.The BJP’s campaign focused on these vulnerabilities while offering its own welfare commitments. The argument for administrative alignment between the Centre and the state also resonated in a city with a unique constitutional structure.Winning 48 of 70 seats, the BJP returned to power in Delhi after 27 years. The result highlighted a key lesson: even the most entrenched regional players who have built a strong cadre can be toppled.Bihar 2025: Flexing alliance strengthBihar’s result reinforced the importance of alliances but also highlighted a shift within them. The NDA secured a decisive victory, with over 200 seats in a 243-member assembly. While Nitish Kumar remained a central figure, the BJP emerged as the single largest party.Then came the transition: BJP’s Samrat Choudhary assumed the chief ministerial post, while Nitish Kumar who had held the top state post for two decades, moved to the Rajya Sabha. This marked a major moment for BJP: the party moved from a supporting role to the centre of power.The campaign itself combined caste recalibration with welfare outreach. The opposition, led by Tejashwi Yadav, ran an energetic campaign but struggled to match the NDA’s organisational reach and coalition stability. It also struggled to form a cohesive alliance strategy with the Congress, with the INDIA bloc allies struggling to formulate a seat-sharing deal till much later in the election season.Assam 2026: Fighting anti-incumbencyAmong the states contested in 2026, Assam was the most straightforward for the BJP. Under Himanta Biswa Sarma, the government entered the election with a relatively strong position.Welfare delivery, particularly targeted at tea garden workers and low-income groups, formed a central pillar of the campaign. This was complemented by a clear ideological positioning that consolidated the party’s support base.The NDA’s comfortable victory, crossing the majority mark with ease, reaffirmed the BJP’s dominance in the state. Assam became the “stick” in the broader pattern, the government that resisted anti-incumbency without significant disruption.West Bengal 2026: A breakthroughThe most interesting result of this assembly election cycle came in West Bengal. For over a decade, Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress had held firm against the BJP’s advances. The 2021 election had brought the BJP close but not close enough.The years that followed saw a steady expansion of the BJP’s organisational network across the state. At the same time, the TMC faced growing challenges, including localised anti-incumbency, allegations of corruption, and internal strains.The 2026 election reflected these shifts. A high voter turnout signalled a desire for change. The BJP’s campaign combined welfare promises with a strong ideological pitch, while also capitalising on dissatisfaction at the constituency level, flagging issues of anti-incumbency, corruption and law and order degradation.As of time of publishing, the BJP has established a decisive lead, crossing well beyond the majority mark. The result was not just a victory but a breakthrough in a state that had long resisted it.Getting right what the opposition couldn’tWhile the BJP managed anti-incumbency with increasing sophistication, its rivals struggled to do the same. In Kerala, the Left Democratic Front lost power after its rare consecutive term, as voters reverted to the state’s pattern of alternation. In Tamil Nadu, the DMK faced a significant setback as the Vijay-led TVK neared an emphatic mandate.These outcomes highlight a broader issue within the opposition. The INDIA bloc’s success in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections created expectations that were not matched by organisational coherence in state contests. Leadership remained fragmented, and strategies often relied heavily on national narratives that did not translate effectively at the state level.Anti-incumbency, which had been a powerful tool against the BJP in 2024, turned against these governments. Unlike the BJP, they lacked a consistent framework to manage that pressure.The emerging playbookPolitics is not a one-off game. It is unrelenting, chaotic, and deliberate. A big win or loss may shift the mood of party workers, but as Shah Rukh Khan would say, “picture abhi baaki hai.” If the state assembly results since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections show anything, it is this: no party is too big to need recalibration, and when it is done right, no setback is too big to recover from.The INDIA bloc walked out of the 2024 Lok Sabha election believing it had found the winning note. It read the result as a shift in mood, a sign that the BJP’s dominance had peaked. But state elections have a way of testing assumptions. One by one, those assumptions have come undone.In Maharashtra, in Delhi, in Bihar, and now most dramatically in West Bengal, the story has repeated with small variations but the same ending.But familiar enough to raise a harder question for the opposition: not how to win one election, but how to stop losing the next one.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 AuthorVivek DubeyA digital news desk journalist at The Times of India with over two years of experience. Closely tracks foreign affairs and international politics. Fondness for precise language and clever headlines. 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Emphasising that the country is mature enough to build sound institutions, the court said that more rigour needs to be infused into the selection process.The court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging reduction in cut-off marks for PG admissions.It had earlier issued notices to Centre and NMC in this connection.Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWith over 18,000 postgraduate medical seats across the country remaining vacant, National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) had revised the qualifying percentiles for NEET-PG 2025 admissions, reducing it to zero from 40 percentile for reserved categories – which will allow even those scoring as low as minus 40 out of 800 to take part in third round of counselling for PG medical seats.According to the notice published by NBEMS, the NEET PG cutoff for general category has been reduced to seven percentile from 50.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 MediaVideosPunjab Showdown: AAP MLAs Head to President Over Rajya Sabha RowIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal 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 Appearance123Photostories8 Delhi street food spots you must visit at least once in your lifeBad Bunny to Colman Domingo: Met Gala 2026 best-dressed menBeautiful plants you can grow without soil10 popular and unique baby boy names with letter JKaran Johar’s Met Gala debut is pure drama and deeply rooted in Indian artMorning affirmation at 5 am: This is what your mind needs to hearFrom Tomatoes to Beetroot: 7 red foods that protect our heart every dayKhatron Ke Khiladi 15 confirmed contestants list: Gaurav Khanna, Rubina Dilaik, Orry join Rohit Shetty showApple vs. Banana: Which has more nutrition and should be consumed daily and whySleeping late vs waking early: What your body prefers, the answer might surprise you123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026West Bengal Election Results 2026NEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay Record low: Rupee falls to 95.40 against US dollar MP SET result 2026 expected to be released soon: Check steps to download here Met Gala 2026: Margot Robbie opts for a gold, stuns in a minimalist dress that took 761 hours to make Train Colours: Why trains have different-coloured coaches and what it means for travellers ‘Will poison your rice if you don’t vote for Vijay’: How TVK reeled in a tsunami of votes in Tamil Nadu . Kozhikode : Near-en bloc consolidation of Muslim and Christian votes along with widespread anti-incumbency sentiments emerged as a decisive force behind UDF’s victory, reshaping Kerala’s political landscape and delivering a crippling setback to LDF.The verdict marks a dramatic return of minority communities — long the social backbone of the UDF since its formation in the 1970s — firmly into its fold, reversing the gains LDF had made among these groups in 2021.The scale of the shift was most visible in the Malabar region. Of the 44 constituencies where Muslims constitute roughly 25–30% or more of the population, UDF won 38 seats.In central and southern Kerala, too, the trend held: UDF secured eight out of 10 constituencies where Muslim voters wield significant influence. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWith Muslims accounting for about 27% of Kerala’s population as per the 2011 Census — and now estimated at nearly 30% — the consolidation proved electorally decisive.There has been a deepseated disenchantment within the Muslim community, which increasingly views the CPM as having recalibrated its political compass towards majority appeasement and accommodation of majoritarian policy positions.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 MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal 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 Core123Photostories10 popular and unique baby boy names with letter JKaran Johar’s Met Gala debut is pure drama and deeply rooted in Indian artMorning affirmation at 5 am: This is what your mind needs to hearFrom Tomatoes to Beetroot: 7 red foods that protect our heart every dayKhatron Ke Khiladi 15 confirmed contestants list: Gaurav Khanna, Rubina Dilaik, Orry join Rohit Shetty showApple vs. Banana: Which has more nutrition and should be consumed daily and whySleeping late vs waking early: What your body prefers, the answer might surprise youKim Kardashian to Katy Perry: Worst Met Gala dresses ever that sparked major criticismWhy homemade khasta kachori becomes soft after a few hours: 4 halwai-approved smart tips to make them perfect at homeStruggling with a small home? These smart design tricks can make your 200 sq ft space feel twice as big123Hot PicksBarrackpore election resultTiruchirappalli election resultMettupalayam election resultsEttumanoor election resultPerambur election resultBagnan election resultKazhakkoottam election resultTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026Mamata BanerjeeNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay May 05, 2026, 09:43 IST Net direct tax collection up 5% in FY26, misses target Jamia 12th result 2026: 92% overall pass; girls dominate Science, Commerce, Arts — toppers list inside ‘I must meet Sabrina Carpenter’: Karan Johar shares daughter Roohi’s sweet request as he made his Met Gala debut KPMG now has a dashboard for its employees in America that the company hopes encourages more ‘frequent and sophisticated’ … Ukraine, Russia announce separate ceasefires ahead of Moscow’s Victory Day PMK’s Ganeshkumar A emerges victorious, securing 78201 votes, against DMK’s Gingee Masthan K S, by a margin of 12645 votes.The Gingee constituency witnessed a high-stakes electoral battle in the 2026 Assembly elections. The DMK re-nominated senior leader KS Masthan, seeking to capitalise on his deep local roots and ministerial record. He faced a rigorous challenge from the PMK candidate, A Ganeshkumar (AIADMK-led alliance), while the entry of B Chandrasekaran of the TVK and Sugumar AP of the NTK added a fresh layer of competition. In the 2021 election, KS Masthan (DMK) secured victory with 1,09,625 votes (53.58% vote share), defeating P Rajendiran (PMK) by a margin of 35,803 votes. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamIn the 2016 election, KS Masthan (DMK) won with 88,440 votes (43.99% vote share), defeating AIADMK candidate A Govindasamy by 22,057 votes. Voter turnout reached 88.38%, a notable increase from the 78.45% recorded in 2021. This hike is largely attributed to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive, which significantly boosted participation among first-time voters and rural labourers through updated electoral rolls. Gingee (Assembly constituency No. 70) is a general segment in the Villuppuram district, famous for its historic fort. Its political landscape is shaped by the needs of the agricultural community and the local service sector. The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections were held in a single phase on April 23, recording a high voter turnout of 85.15%, with results declared on May 4. The polls witnessed an intense three-way contest that challenged the state’s traditional bipolar political structure. The electoral battle was primarily between the DMK-led alliance, including the INC and other parties, headed by MK Stalin and the AIADMK-led alliance, headed by Edappadi K Palaniswami, along with the BJP and other parties. Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), marking actor Vijay’s political debut as a third force across all 234 constituencies.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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He defeated BJP candidate Kushal Dowari by a decisive margin of 17272 votes.BJP’s Kushal Dowari was in contest with Rajjor Dal’s Akhil Gogoi, which is in alliance with Congress, for the constituency of Sibsagar in the 2026 assembly elections.There were a total of 209976 registered voters on the electoral rolls for the 2026 Assembly election in Sibsagar Assembly constituency, of whom 103484 were male, 106491 female and 1 belonged to the third gender.Exit polls released on Wednesday evening for the high-stakes Assam battle indicate a clear majority for the incumbent Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government, with most pollsters favouring the BJP to secure a third consecutive term in the tea-producing state.Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamSibsagar Assembly constituency is a general (unreserved) seat located in Sivasagar district of Assam. It is one of the 10 Assembly segments under the Jorhat Parliamentary constituency.In the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, the constituency had 1,52,087 registered voters, with 1,24,219 valid votes cast. Independent candidate Akhil Gogoi won the seat with 57,219 votes. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Surabhi Rajkonwari finished second with 45,344 votes, losing by a margin of 11,875 votes.In the 2016 Assembly elections, Sibsagar had 1,38,397 electors, with 1,13,331 valid votes recorded. Congress candidate Pranab Kumar Gogoi won the seat with 48,584 votes, defeating BJP candidate Surabhi Rajkonwar, who secured 48,042 votes. The victory margin was 542 votes.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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The party said the act reflected a “thirst for destruction.” The allegation comes against the backdrop of multiple reported attacks on TMC offices across West Bengal as the 2026 Assembly election results reshape the state’s political landscape.In Asansol’s Godhuli area, a TMC office was allegedly vandalised on Monday, with furniture destroyed and flags, posters and banners torn down. Earlier in the day, another office in Dumurjala in Howrah was also targeted, with visuals showing broken windows, scattered furniture and party flags thrown onto the road. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamThese mark at least the second and third such incidents reported within hours.Tensions have also spilled over into direct confrontations. In Cooch Behar, Bishu Dhar, TMC president of Dinhata Town Block, was allegedly attacked outside a counting centre. “We are members of the Trinamool Congress. We move forward with courage. I knew they would attack me, yet I still walked in. This is the culture of the BJP,” he said.The violence has unfolded as the BJP registers a sweeping victory in the state, winning 206 of 294 seats, according to the Election Commission of India. The TMC secured around 80 seats, marking a dramatic reversal of fortunes for the party led by Mamata Banerjee.In a major symbolic blow, Banerjee lost her Bhabanipur seat to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari by over 15,000 votes. Adhikari also retained Nandigram, winning by 9,665 votes. Speaking after his victory, he credited “the Hindu people of Nandigram” and launched a scathing attack on the TMC, claiming the party would be “finished within 24 hours”.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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