VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html ‘Force v Geography’ Trump’s Project Freedom meets Iran’s residual firepower In West Bengal’s Natabari consituency, BJP’s Girija Shankar Ray defeated TMC’s Sailen Barma by 34,613 votes. Ray got 1,26,911 votes while Barma got 92,298 votes.Natabari is a general (unreserved) constituency in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Sailen Barma of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Girija Shankar Ray of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Biswajit Sarkar of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Mihir Goswami of the BJP, who defeated his nearest rival from the TMC by a margin of 36,694 votes. The victory was viewed as significant, particularly because Goswami had previously been associated with the TMC before switching to the BJP ahead of the elections. 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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP WONWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueHis win reflected both personal political dynamics and the BJP’s strengthened presence in parts of Cooch Behar district.The constituency is predominantly rural, with agriculture forming the backbone of the local economy. Paddy cultivation, small-scale farming, and allied activities such as livestock rearing play a central role in shaping livelihoods. Key issues largely revolve around rural development and economic stability, with agricultural challenges including irrigation facilities, crop prices, and vulnerability to floods remaining central concerns for residents.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Cooch Behar district recorded a voter turnout of 96.2%, the highest among all districts in the phase.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 Core123PhotostoriesWhy homemade khasta kachori becomes soft after a few hours: 4 halwai-approved smart tips to make them perfect at homeStruggling with a small home? 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Coach provides big update Archana Puran Singh cheers on, as son Aayushmaan Sethi’s girlfriend has now moved in with the family, he carries her in his arms That bee hotel in your yard could be a trap, not a lifeline | In 2021, researchers scanning a New Mexico lakebed found 23,000-year-old human footprints that rewrote the oldest chapter of American history PM Modi dons traditional Bengali panjabi and dhuti as BJP marks historic West Bengal win In the 2026 West Bengal Assembly election for Entally (163), Sandipan Saha of the All India Trinamool Congress secured victory with 94,427 votes, defeating Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Dr. Priyanka Tibrewal, who polled 60,421 votes. TMC won by a margin of 34,006 votes in the constituency. CPI(M)’s Abdul Rauf finished third with 4,904 votes, while Congress and other independent candidates remained far behind. NOTA recorded 692 votes.Entally, constituency number 163, is a wholly urban seat in Kolkata district, part of the Kolkata Uttar Lok Sabha constituency. In 2026, TMC has nominated Sandipan Saha, while the BJP fields Priyanka Tibrewal, a lawyer and party leader who contested the Bhawanipore by-election against Mamata Banerjee in 2021.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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP WONWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueIn 2021, sitting TMC MLA Swarna Kamal Saha retained the seat, with the TMC polling approximately 65 per cent of valid votes against the BJP’s 28 per cent. In 2016, Saha again prevailed from Entally, which he has held continuously since 2011, making him one of the most firmly entrenched TMC MLAs in Kolkata North. The constituency has a voter turnout that generally hovers around the high sixties in assembly elections.Entally is a historic area of Kolkata, associated with the city’s old bazaar culture and significant Muslim and working-class populations. The nomination of Tibrewal by the BJP brings a combative and well-known opponent to what is otherwise a relatively safe TMC seat. 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Sarkar got 1,14,657 votes while 93,180 votes.Rajganj (SC) is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. In 2026, the candidates include Swapna Barman of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), Dinesh Sarkar of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Tushar Kanti Roy of the Congress.In the 2021 West Bengal Assembly elections, the constituency was won by Khageswar Roy of the BJP, who defeated his nearest rival from the TMC by an extremely narrow margin of approximately 1,400 votes, making Rajganj one of the closest contests in the district and highlighting a sharply divided electorate.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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP WONWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe constituency is predominantly rural, with agriculture, small-scale trade, and tea garden-linked livelihoods forming the backbone of the local economy. Its proximity to Siliguri and position along important transit routes give it both economic and political relevance in north Bengal. Key issues centre on rural development and economic stability, with agricultural concerns including irrigation, crop pricing, and flood protection taking priority, alongside infrastructure gaps such as rural roads, drainage systems, drinking water supply, and electricity reliability.The constituency went to polls on April 23, as part of Phase 1. Jalpaiguri district recorded a voter turnout of 94.76%.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 Core123PhotostoriesStruggling with a small home? 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These smart design tricks can make your 200 sq ft space feel twice as big Left with no govt: Kerala’s pendulum swings away from LDF after a decade In Gangarampur assembly, Bharatiya Janata Party’s Satyendra Nath Rai defeated Trinamool Congress’ Goutam Das. Nath secured 1,05,780 total votes, defeating Das by 36,987 votes.The 2026 elections in Gangarampur (SC) will feature TMC’s Goutam Das taking on BJP’s sitting MLA Satyendra Nath Rai, with Congress fielding Jui Barman.Gangarampur is a Scheduled Caste-reserved constituency in Dakshin Dinajpur district, falling under the Balurghat Lok Sabha seat. It covers Gangarampur municipality along with several gram panchayats from Gangrampur and Tapan community development blocks. 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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP WONWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueHistorically, the CPI(M) dominated the seat for much of the Left Front era, but its hold has eroded sharply since 2011.The 2016 result was particularly notable: Goutam Das, contesting on a Congress ticket, defeated BJP’s Satyendra Nath Ray by over 10,000 votes — a significant margin that reflected Congress’s residual strength in parts of Dakshin Dinajpur at the time. Yet 2021 produced a striking reversal. Satyendra Nath Ray, having switched to BJP, defeated Goutam Das of TMC by 4,592 votes, part of the state-wide BJP wave. The 2026 contest is therefore a rematch of sorts, with Das now flying TMC colours and Ray defending the seat for BJP. The constituency has swung between Congress, TMC, and BJP across successive elections, making it highly unpredictable.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. 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The animal you see first reveals if you are a born leader or highly creative | Tamil Nadu election results 2026: Why BJP’s push faltered as Vijay seized the prize Puducherry CM N Rangasamy NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to return to power in Puducherry and become the Union territory’s first incumbent government to secure re-election since Congress accomplished the feat in 2006.Counting for the April 9 assembly polls was held on Monday, with the election recording an 89.87% turnout—the highest in the former French colony since its merger with India in 1964.The NDA has won or is leading in 18 of the 30 constituencies, two above the majority mark. Chief minister N Rangasamy’s All India NR Congress (AINRC) has secured 10 seats and is ahead in two more. Among its allies, the BJP has won four seats, while one candidate each from the AIADMK and Latchiya Jananagaya Katchi (LJK) has also emerged victorious.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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP WONWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueUnder the alliance’s seat-sharing arrangement, the AINRC contested 16 constituencies, while the BJP got 14 constituencies, of which it allotted two seats each to the AIADMK and LJK.What the win means for Rangasamy and AINRCThe victory cements Rangasamy’s position as Puducherry’s tallest leader. Already the longest-serving chief minister, he is set to return for a second consecutive term at the helm of an NDA government, and his fifth term overall. He won both his constituencies, Thattanchavady and Mangalam.This would also strengthen his position within the NDA, where fissures had surfaced ahead of the polls over issues such as the BJP’s inclusion of the LJK in the alliance. The LJK was founded by businessman Jose Charles Martin, son of “lottery king” Santiago Martin.Another source of friction was the BJP-led Centre’s not accepting the popular demand to grant statehood to Puducherry. The region’s Union territory status means that the lieutenant governor—representing the President of India—can overrule or bypass the elected government. Becoming the dominant partner would enable Rangasamy to press the issue more assertively.The win would also help the AINRC avoid a Bihar-like scenario in Puducherry. In the Bihar assembly polls held in November last year, the BJP emerged as the largest party for the first time, with ally JD(U) in second place. Despite this, JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar returned as chief minister for his 10th term, having led the state for over two decades.However, earlier this month, Kumar moved to the Rajya Sabha, paving the way for the BJP to secure its first chief minister in the state, with Samrat Choudhary succeeding him in the top post.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. 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Coconut water might be the simplest fix you’re ignoring, here’s why Who is TVK’s VS Babu? King slayer who defeated DMK’s Stalin in Tamil Nadu’s Kolathur ’20 years on H-1B’: Major row over Indian man’s viral post on not getting to see dying mother Bhavanisagar Assembly constituency is located in Erode district of Tamil Nadu and is reserved for candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste category. In 2026 assembly polls, VP Tamilselvi emerged as the winner, with 72,391 votes, beating A Bannari of AIADMK with a margin of 4,569 votes. Bannari stood second in the contest with 67,822 votes while CPI’s PL Sundaram secured 63,107 votes. The constituency forms part of the Nilgiris Lok Sabha constituency and represents a largely agrarian belt in the Kongu region. Elections here have seen contests involving the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and the Communist Party of India (CPI), reflecting varied political influences in the constituency.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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP WONWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueIn the 2016 Assembly elections, the constituency had 2,39,778 electors, with 1,96,551 valid votes polled. AIADMK candidate S Eswaran secured victory with 83,006 votes, defeating DMK candidate R Sathya, who polled 69,902 votes. The margin of victory stood at 13,104 votes, giving the AIADMK a clear win in the constituency.Earlier, in the 2011 Assembly elections, Bhavanisagar had 1,99,502 electors, with 1,63,511 valid votes recorded. Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate P L Sundaram won the seat with 82,890 votes, defeating DMK candidate R Logeswari, who secured 63,487 votes. The winning margin stood at 19,403 votes, reflecting the influence of Left parties in the constituency during that election cycle.Historically, the seat has alternated between different parties. DMK candidate O Subramaniam won the constituency in 2006, while AIADMK’s P Chithambaram secured victory in 2001, indicating that Bhavanisagar has experienced shifting voter preferences shaped by alliance dynamics and broader political trends in Tamil Nadu.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. 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The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd 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 Core123PhotostoriesHissing to Rattling: 7 Sounds that snakes make and which one is the dangerousRihanna to Princess Diana: Best Met Gala looks of all timeNot your usual Kolkata trip: 5 rare and unconventional experiences every traveller should tryHeat draining you daily? 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The BJP registered a strong margin of 40,817 votes in the constituency. Congress candidate Nepal Chandra Mahato finished third with 31,686 votes, while other candidates from smaller parties and independents remained far behind. NOTA recorded 2,437 votes.Baghmundi (constituency no. 240) is situated in the Jhalda subdivision of Purulia district and is part of the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The constituency is surrounded by the Ajodhya Hills and forests, giving it a scenic, upland character distinct from the plains. 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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe region is known for the Murguma reservoir and Ajodhya Hill dam, which are tourist attractions. Purulia is a tribal-influenced district and significant sections of its population belong to Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes.In 2021, TMC’s Sushanta Mahato won the seat. In 2016, the TMC also held Baghmundi. The constituency has been in the TMC fold since 2011. Sushanta Mahato is the renominated TMC incumbent, with BJP’s Rahidas Mahato and Congress’s Nepal Chandra Mahato as challengers. The prevalence of the Mahato surname across all three parties reflects the dominance of the Kurmi-Mahato community in this belt. All three candidates share this community identity, meaning intra-community competition will be decisive. Tribal welfare, forest rights, and development of the hill region’s tourism potential are important local issues that candidates will need to address to sway voters.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 Core123PhotostoriesHissing to Rattling: 7 Sounds that snakes make and which one is the dangerousRihanna to Princess Diana: Best Met Gala looks of all timeNot your usual Kolkata trip: 5 rare and unconventional experiences every traveller should tryThis simple 20-second habit can protect you from multiple diseases, doctors still swear by itHow to heal your inner child: 10 psychology-backed things you need to hearAre these cats even real? 5 rare colours and patterns that look straight out of a dreamThe world’s most stunning snakes that redefine beauty’Ghilli’ to ‘Leo’: Revisiting Trisha Krishnan and Vijay Thalapathy’s best on-screen momentsMost striking blue snakes found around the worldAnimals that live with more than one heart123Hot 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 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay TNEA 2026 registration begins at tneaonline.org: Check direct link to apply and key details Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden welcome third child: ‘Welcome to the world Son’ 5 rare and unconventional experiences every traveller should try From Bengal shock to Tamil Nadu surprise: Time for exit polls to exit? Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) candidate Srinath secured a decisive victory over Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader P. Geetha Jeevan, winning by a margin of 37,731 votes. Srinath polled 1,00,536 votes, while Geetha Jeevan secured 62,805 votes, marking a clear win for TVK in the contest.Thoothukkudi, a major port city in southern Tamil Nadu, has traditionally seen strong contests between the AIADMK and the DMK. While the AIADMK held influence here earlier, the constituency has shifted towards the DMK in recent elections. In the 2021 Assembly elections, DMK’s P Geetha Jeevan won with 92,314 votes, defeating AIADMK’s S. T. Chellapandian by a margin of 50,310 votes. In the 2016 Assembly elections, DMK’s P Geetha Jeevan secured victory with 88,045 votes, defeating AIADMK’s S. 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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueT. Chellapandian by 20,908 votes. In the 2011 Assembly elections, AIADMK’s ST Chellapandian won the seat with 89,010 votes, defeating DMK’s P Geetha Jeevan by 26,193 votes. Overall, since the 2011 election cycle referenced here, the DMK has won the seat twice while the AIADMK has won once. The 234-seat Assembly election in Tamil Nadu will see the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, take on the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and a resurgent BJP-led alliance. The campaign is centred around issues such as welfare schemes, law and order, and the broader debate between Dravidian political identity and national integration narratives. While the DMK government is highlighting its record on industrial growth and social justice, the opposition has targeted it over allegations of corruption and concerns about power shortages.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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd 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 Core123PhotostoriesRihanna to Princess Diana: Best Met Gala looks of all timeNot your usual Kolkata trip: 5 rare and unconventional experiences every traveller should tryThis simple 20-second habit can protect you from multiple diseases, doctors still swear by itHow to heal your inner child: 10 psychology-backed things you need to hearAre these cats even real? 5 rare colours and patterns that look straight out of a dreamThe world’s most stunning snakes that redefine beauty’Ghilli’ to ‘Leo’: Revisiting Trisha Krishnan and Vijay Thalapathy’s best on-screen momentsMost striking blue snakes found around the worldAnimals that live with more than one heartOTT releases this week (May 4 – May 10): ‘Citadel’ Season 2, ‘The Chestnut Man’ ‘Dacoit’, ‘Lukkhe’ and more123Hot 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 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay PNB recruitment 2026: Registration ends tomorrow for Officer posts; check selection process and direct link to apply Molly Ringwald recalls most memorable moment from ‘Pretty in Pink’ set: ‘I had to do my finals on set’ The curious story behind the Langra Aam: Why is this famous mango called ‘langra’ | Why Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is not playing in MI vs LSG IPL 2026 match NEW DELHI: The 2026 Kerala Assembly election has delivered a decisive and historic mandate, with the United Democratic Front (UDF) securing a clear majority and ending the decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Pinarayi Vijayan. The outcome marks a turning point not just for Kerala, but for national politics, as it leaves India without a single Left-led state government for the first time in over five decades.With the UDF crossing the majority mark comfortably and emerging with over 100 seats, the verdict reflects a strong anti-incumbency wave and a decisive shift in voter sentiment. The Congress-led alliance’s performance has been driven by gains across regions, including traditional Left strongholds, where voters appeared to prioritise governance concerns, accountability, and a call for administrative change.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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe scale of the LDF’s setback has been significant, with several senior leaders and ministers losing their seats, pointing to deeper structural challenges within the alliance. While Vijayan managed to retain his constituency, the reduced margin and early-round trends underscored the erosion of what was once a solid support base. At the same time, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made modest but notable gains, expanding its presence with wins in select constituencies.Here is the full list of winning candidates from Kerala: 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. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd 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 Core123PhotostoriesNot your usual Kolkata trip: 5 rare and unconventional experiences every traveller should tryThis simple 20-second habit can protect you from multiple diseases, doctors still swear by itHow to heal your inner child: 10 psychology-backed things you need to hearAre these cats even real? 5 rare colours and patterns that look straight out of a dreamThe world’s most stunning snakes that redefine beauty’Ghilli’ to ‘Leo’: Revisiting Trisha Krishnan and Vijay Thalapathy’s best on-screen momentsMost striking blue snakes found around the worldAnimals that live with more than one heartOTT releases this week (May 4 – May 10): ‘Citadel’ Season 2, ‘The Chestnut Man’ ‘Dacoit’, ‘Lukkhe’ and moreThese 10 snakes are so small, you might mistake them for worms123Hot 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 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultTVK Chief Vijay US stock markets today (May 4, 2026): Wall Street pauses near record highs, oil jumps on Hormuz tensions UPCISB recruitment 2026: Application for 2,085 posts ends soon; check direct link to apply here Kiara Advani slams reports of requesting ‘Toxic’ makers to tone down her intimate scenes with Yash in the film: ‘Absolute nonsense’ When is Ganga Dussehra 2026? Check date, time and significance It was not racist: New Zealand woman says police came to her house for her ‘Welcome to New India’ FB post NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu appears to be witnessing a dramatic political churn as counting trends from the 2026 Assembly elections point towards a breakthrough performance by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay. Early leads across multiple constituencies suggest that the party, making its electoral debut, is not just competing but potentially reshaping the state’s long-standing Dravidian political order. From Thanjavur to Salem and parts of Chennai, TVK candidates have taken significant leads, signalling a shift in voter sentiment.The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, appears to be facing unexpected setbacks. In key constituencies such as Kolathur, Stalin himself has trailed in early rounds against TVK’s V S Babu, while senior leaders like Anbil Mahesh have also found themselves in tight contests. Although the DMK has managed to hold leads in pockets like Valparai and Madurai East, the broader trend indicates a challenging outing for the incumbent party, raising questions about the durability of its governance plank.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 AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats293/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats234/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0DMK0AIADMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0UDF WONKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewResults140/140Total: 140ResultsMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP WONAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValue Watch Tamil Nadu Election: After MGR’s Glory, Rajinikanth Chose Silence & Vijay Chose Power | TVKMeanwhile, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and other regional players such as the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam and Pattali Makkal Katchi have shown mixed performances. While AIADMK leaders like Edappadi K. Palaniswami have secured early leads in select constituencies, the party appears to be trailing behind TVK’s surge. DMDK and PMK have managed to stay competitive in certain seats, indicating a fragmented contest beyond the top two players.Across the state, TVK’s performance has been particularly striking. Candidates such as S Vijay Saravanan in Thanjavur, Sukumar in Sulur, and Vignesh in Kinathukadavu have established comfortable leads, while the party has also gained ground in urban centres like Chennai and Salem. Celebrations among party workers, marked by chants and symbolic displays, reflect growing confidence that the party could emerge as a major force, if not form the government outright.Here is the full list of winners and losers from Tamil Nadu:List of winner from TVK: ConstituencyTVK’s winning candidatesGummidipoondi (1)S. VijayakumarThiruvallur (4)Dr. T. ArunkumarPoonamallee (5)Prakasam RMadavaram (9)M.L. VijayprabhuKolathur (13)V. S. BabuVillivakkam (14)Aadhav ArjunaThiru-Vi-Ka-Nagar (15)M. R. PallaviEgmore (16)RajmohanRoyapuram (17)K.V. Vijay DamuThousand Lights (20)Prabhakar J.C.DAnna Nagar (21)V.K. RamkumarThiyagarayanagar (24)Anand NMylapore (25)Venkataramanan PVelachery (26)Kumar RUthiramerur (36)Munirathinam JArakkonam (38)V. GandhirajRanipet (41)ThahiraKilvaithinankuppam (45)Thenral Kumar EKallakurichi (80)Arul Vignesh CSalem (South) (90)Vijay Tamilan Parthiban ARasipuram (92)Logesh Tamilselvan DSenthamangalam (93)P. ChandrasekarErode (East) (98)M. Vijay BalajiModakkurichi (100)D. ShanmuganGobichettipalayam (106)Sengottaiyan K.ABhavanisagar (107)V.P. TamilselviAvanashi (112)Kamali SPalladam (115)K. RamkumarKavundampalayam (117)Kanimozhi SanthoshMusiri (145)M. VigneshThuraiyur (146)Ravisankar MThanjavur (174)R. VijaysaravananAranthangi (183)Mohamed Farvas JMadurai East (189)Karthikeyan SSholavandan (190)Karuppaiah M.VMadurai North (191)A. KallanaiMadurai South (192)M.M. GopisonMadurai Central (193)Madhar BadhurudeenRajapalayam (202)Jegadeshwari KThoothukkudi (214)SrinathSrivaikuntam (216)Saravanan GTirunelveli (224)Murughan R.SNanguneri (227)Reddiarpatti V. NarayananRadhapuram (228)Dr. Sathish ChristopherList of winning candidates from DMK: ConstituencyDMK’s winning candidatesHarbour (18)P K SekarbabuChepauk–Thiruvallikeni (19)Udhayanidhi StalinGudalur (109)Dhravidamani MCoonoor (110)M. RajuPollachi (123)K. NithyanandhanValparai (124)Kutty (alias) Sudhakar AUdumalaipettai (125)Jayakumar MOddanchatram (128)Sakkarapani RTiruchirappalli (West) (140)K.N. NehruManachanallur (144)Kathiravan SSirkazhi (160)Senthilselvan RNagapattinam (163)M.H. JawahirullahThiruvarur (168)Kalaivanan Poondi KThiruvidaimarudur (170)Govi ChezhiaanAlangudi (182)Siva V. MeyyanathanParamakudi (209)Advocate Kathiravan K.KRamanathapuram (211)Katharbatcha MuthuramalingamVilathikulam (213)Markandayan G VTiruchendur (215)Anitha R. RadhakrishnanAlangulam (223)Paul Manoj PandianPalayamkottai (226)M. Abdul WahabList of winning candidates from AIADMKConstituencyAIADMK’s winning candidatesCheyyur (34)Rajasekar EMadurantakam (35)Maragatham Kumaravel KAnaikattu (44)D. VelazhaganJolarpet (49)Veeramani K.C.Pappireddipatti (60)Maragatham VetrivelHarur (61)Sampathkumar VKilpennathur (64)Ramachandran SCheyyar (68)Mukkur N. SubramanianMailam (71)Shanmugam C VEAttur (82)Jayasankaran A.P.Edappadi (86)Edappadi K. PalaniswamiSankari (87)Vetrivel SDharapuram (101)Sathyabama PBhavani (104)Karuppanan K.C.Anthiyur (105)Haribaskar PAriyalur (149)Rajendran SPanruti (154)Mohan KVedaranyam (165)Manian O.S.Nannilam (169)Kamaraj RAmbasamudram (225)Dr. Esakki SubayaFollow 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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