VK News Today https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html 10 countries with the highest snake populations and what travellers must know before visiting Zodiac signs most likely to stick to diets and fitness routines Champdani’s 2026 battle is between TMC incumbent Arindam Guin, BJP’s Dilip Singh, and Congress’s Pritam Ghosh.Champdani (constituency no. 187) is an urban-dominated constituency in Hooghly district, part of the Sreerampur Lok Sabha segment. It covers the Champdani municipality, Baidyabati municipality, parts of Serampore municipality, and the Payarapur gram panchayat. The constituency is largely industrial in character, home to a significant working-class population historically aligned with trade union politics. The towns of Sheoraphuli and Baidyabati also fall within its jurisdiction.In 2021, TMC’s Arindam Guin, a former chairman of Baidyabati Municipality, defeated BJP’s Dilip Singh by over 30,000 votes. Notably, the same Dilip Singh is once again the BJP nominee in 2026, setting up a direct rematch. In 2016, the seat was won by Congress’s Abdul Mannan (supported by the Left Front), who defeated a TMC candidate, making it one of the rare constituencies where the Left-Congress alliance triumphed. Mannan later became Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly. The TMC recaptured the seat emphatically in 2021, and Arindam Guin now seeks his second consecutive term against the same BJP rival.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 Core123PhotostoriesTamil Nadu shocker: Newcomer TVK outpaces ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK in trendsIs your banana rotting too fast in summer? 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The alliance is leading in over 100 of the 140 Assembly seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark, while the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) is trailing far behind, struggling to retain even 40 constituencies. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) remains a marginal player, leading in only a couple of seats.The trends point to strong anti-incumbency against the LDF government led by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who initially trailed in his Dharmadam stronghold before regaining the lead in later rounds. 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 ViewSeats284/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats230/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats30/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0DMK0CONG0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueSeveral senior ministers have also faced setbacks, challenge for the ruling front.On the other hand, key UDF leaders have delivered strong performances, with Ramesh Chennithala securing a convincing victory in Haripad. The alliance’s gains appear to be driven by consolidation of minority votes, welfare-focused campaigning, and a broader voter push for change after two consecutive LDF terms.If these trends hold, Kerala is set to witness a return to its traditional pattern of alternating governments, with the UDF heading for a sweeping mandate and the LDF facing a significant electoral setback.Full list of winners & losersS. No.ConstituencyWinner1ElathurVidya Balakrishnan (Congress)2EranakulamT J Vinod (Congress)3EravipuramVishnu Mohan (RSP)4EttumanoorNattakom Suresh (Congress)5HaripadRamesh Chennithala (Congress)6IdukkiRoy K Paulose (Congress)7IrinjalakudaThomas Unniyadan (Kerala Congress)8KaduthuruthyMons Joseph (Kerala Congress)9KaipamangalamK K Valsaraj (CPI)10KalliasseriM Vijin (CPI-M)11KarunagappallyC R Mahesh (Congress)12KasaragodKallatra Mahin (IUML)13KodungallurO J Janeesh (Congress)14KoduvallyP K Firos (IUML)15KollamBindhu Krishna (Congress)16Kozhikode SouthFyzal Babu (IUML)17KunnathurUllas Kovur (RSP)18MalampuzhaA Prabhakaran (CPI-M)19MuvattupuzhaMathew Kuzhalnadan (Congress)20NattikaGeethagopi (CPI)21NemmaraK Preman (CPI-M)22NeyyattinkaraN Shakthan (Congress)23NilamburAryadan Shoukath (Congress)24OttappalamK Premkumar (CPI-M)25PayyannurV Kunhikrishnan (Independent)26PeerumadeCyriac Thomas (Congress)27PerumbavoorManoj Moothedan (Congress)28PudukadK K Ramachandran (CPI-M)29PunalurC Ajayaprasad (CPI)30PuthuppallyChandy Oommen (Congress)31ShornurP Mammikutty (CPI-M)32SulthanbatheryI C Balakrishnan (Congress)33TarurSumod (CPI-M)34ThavanurV S Joy (Congress)35ThiruvambadiC K Kasim (IUML)36ThrikkakaraUma Thomas (Congress)37ThrissurRajan J Pallan (Congress)38ThrithalaV T Balram (Congress)39UdumbancholaSenapathy Venu (Congress)40VadakaraK K Rema (RMPI)41VamanapuramMuhammed Sudheersha S (Congress)42VypenTony Chammany (Congress)43WadakkancheryXavier Chittilappilly (CPI-M)As of 3.50 pm, May 4, 2026. Counting for remaining constituencies still under way.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 Core123PhotostoriesTamil Nadu shocker: Newcomer TVK outpaces ruling DMK and opposition AIADMK in trendsIs your banana rotting too fast in summer? 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Despite a record voter turnout of 89.87% across the Union territory’s 30 constituencies, SPA candidates are currently leading only on three seats, while the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to become Puducherry’s first incumbent government to be re-elected since the Congress in 2006. This marks a setback for the SPA, which had hoped to return to power but was outperformed by the NDA led by chief Minister N Rangasamy of the All India NR Congress, a former Congress leader. Under their arrangement, the grand old party contested 16 seats, with the Dravidian party fielded candidates in 13 constituencies.`ConstituencySPA candidateStatusMannadipetTPR Selvame (Congress)LostThirubuvanaiP Angalane (DMK)TrailingOussuduP Karthikeyan (Congress)WonMangalamSS Rangan (DMK)/K Ragubady (Congress) – friendly fightCounting in progressVillianurR Siva (DMK)LostOzhukaraiM Sivasankar (Congress)Counting in progressKadirkamamAPR Vadivel (DMK)LostIndira NagarN Rajakumar (Congress)Counting in progressThattanchavadyVe Vaithilingam (Congress)LostKamaraj NagarPK Devadoss (Congress)TrailingLawspetM Vaithianathan (Congress)LostKalapetA Senthil Ramesh (DMK)TrailingMuthialpetEeram G Rajendran (Congress)LostRaj BhavanVignesh Kannan (DMK)TrailingOupalamAnnibal Kennedy (DMK)LostOrleampethS Gopal (DMK)TrailingNellithopeV Cartigueyane (DMK)WonMudaliarpetL Sambath (DMK)TrailingAriankuppamViazayalakshmy Djeamourthy (Congress)LostManavelyRK Anantharaman (Congress)TrailingEmbalamM Candassamy (Congress)LostNettapakkamG Anbarasan (Congress)LostBahourR Senthil Kumar (DMK)LeadingNedungaduDinesh Kumar (Congress)LostThirunallarR Kamalkannan (Congress)Counting in progressKaraikal North AM Ranjith (Congress)LostKaraikal SouthAVS Sakthivel Prabu (Congress)Counting in progressNeravy TR PattinamM Nagathiyagarajan (DMK)LostMaheRamesh Parambath (Congress)LostYanamGollapalli Srinivas Ashok (Congress)LostFollow 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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Meteorites may hold the secret to life’s ingredients The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) surged ahead in Kerala on Monday as counting of votes for the 140 Assembly constituencies progressed, putting the opposition alliance on course for a strong comeback after a decade.Early trends showed the UDF leading in around 100 seats, while the ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) trailed with leads in about 40 constituencies.The counting process began at 8am across centres in the state, starting with postal ballots, and a clearer picture is expected as more rounds are completed.While the BJP has been attempting to expand its footprint after recent gains in parliamentary and local body polls, its presence remains limited to a handful of constituencies in the early trends.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 ViewSeats283/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CPI(M)0CONG0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats230/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats29/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe Kerala contest is part of a broader electoral exercise across five states, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry — covering 824 Assembly seats. UDF winner: Full listHere are the winners from Congress in the UDF-alliance in the Kerala assembly elections 2026.CandidateConstituencyStatusVT SoorajBalusseriWonAryadan ShoukathNilamburWonAdv V S JoyThavanurWonRajan J PallanThrissurWonAdv O J JaneeshKodungallurWonManoj MoothedanPerumbavoorWonUma ThomasThrikkakaraWonDr Mathew KuzhalnadanMuvattupuzhaWonAdv Senapathy VenuUdumbancholaWonRoy K PauloseIdukkiWonAdv Cyriac ThomasPeerumadeWonNattakom SureshEttumanoorWonAdv Chandy OommenPuthuppallyWonRamesh ChennithalaHaripadWonAdv Bindhu KrishnaKollamWonN ShakthanNeyyattinkaraWonHere are the winners from the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) in the UDF-alliance in the Kerala assembly elections 2026:CandidateConstituencyStatusKallatra MahinKasaragodWonC K KasimThiruvambadiWonHere are the winners from Kerala Congress (KEC) in the UDF alliance in the Kerala assembly 2026:CandidateConstituencyStatusAdv Thomas UnniyadanIrinjalakudaWonVinu Job KuzhimannilChanganasseryWonFollow 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 Union territory recorded a high voter turnout of 89.87% across its 30 constituencies. NDA candidates have won or are leading in 15 constituencies, just one short of majority mark. Led by chief Minister N Rangasamy of the All India NR Congress (AINRC), the NDA government would be the first to be re-elected in Puducherry since the Congress achieved the feat in 2006. Under the seat-sharing arrangement, AINRC contested 16 seats, while the BJP fielded candidates in 14. The BJP also allotted two seats each to AIADMK and Latchiya Jananagaya Katchi, and contested 10 constituencies.List of NDA’s winners and losersConstituencyNDA candidateStatusMannadipetA Namassivayam (BJP)WonThirubuvanaiB Kobiga (AINRC)Counting in progressOussuduE Theeppainthan (BJP)LostMangalamN Rangasamy (AINRC)Counting in progressVillianurB Ravikoumar (AINRC)WonOzhukaraiK Narayanasamy (AINRC)Counting in progressKadirkamamKSP Ramesh (AINRC)LostIndira NagarPV Aroumougame (AINRC)Counting in progressThattanchavadyN Rangasamy (AINRC)WonKamaraj NagarJose Charles Martin (LJK)LeadingLawspetVP Sivakolundhu (AINRC)WonKalapetPML Kalyanasundaram (BJP)Counting in progressMuthialpetVaiyapuri Manikandan (AINRC)WonRaj BhavanVP Ramalingame (BJP)LeadingOupalamA Anbalagan (AIADMK)WonOrleampethA Gandhi (AIADMK)TrailingNellithopeA Jayakumar (Nellithope)LostMudaliarpetA Johnkumar (BJP)Counting in progressAriankuppamC Aiyappan (AINRC)WonManavelyEmbalam R Selvam (BJP)TrailingEmbalamE Mohamdaoss (AINRC)WonNettapakkamRajavelu (AINRC)WonBahourT Thiagarajan (AINRC)TrailingNedungaduChandira Priyanga (AINRC)LostThirunallarGNS Rajasekaran (BJP)TrailingKaraikal North PRN Thirumurugan (AINRC)WonKaraikal SouthM Arulmurugan (BJP)Counting in progressNeravy TR PattinamTKSM Meentachisundaram (BJP)WonMaheA Dineshan (BJP)LostYanamMalladi Krishna Rao (AINRC)WonFollow 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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MS Dhoni skips Delhi trip as injury delays return DRDO opens paid internship 2026 with Rs 30,000 stipend, registration underway, apply till May 15 ‘Raja Shivaji’ box office collection day 4 [LIVE]: Riteish Deshmukh film crosses Rs. 34 crore net on first Monday Top US cities with the largest Indian population – ranked Lord Ganesha mantras to chant for prosperity and good luck Tata Curvv.ev SeriesX launched: Price, new variants, features & range details Which is the most common type of planet in the galaxy? Scientists reveal ‘super-Earths’ Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy Across Puducherry, early counting trends indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), is firmly on course to retain power in the 30-member assembly. The AINRC is leading in a majority of constituencies, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) adding to the alliance’s tally, giving the NDA a clear edge as results continue to come in.Chief Minister N Rangasamy has emerged as one of the key winners of the day, securing the Thattanchavady seat by 4,441 votes. He secured 10,024 votes, defeating E.] Vinayagam, who managed 5,583 votes. Independent candidate K. Sethu finished third, while senior Congress leader V. Vaithilingam trailed, highlighting a broader setback for the Congress. Watch Puducherry Votes With A Tech Twist As Robot Nila Greets Voters Amid Tight NDA Vs Congress FightThe Congress-DMK alliance, projected as the principal challenger, is struggling to gain ground and is leading in only a handful of seats. 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 ViewSeats282/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats227/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats29/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe trends point to a fragmented opposition that has been unable to match the NDA’s organisational strength and voter outreach.Overall, the emerging picture suggests a consolidation of support behind the NDA, with Rangasamy’s leadership continuing to anchor the alliance’s performance. Having returned to power in 2021, the alliance now appears poised for another term, signalling voter preference for continuity and stability in Puducherry’s governance.Full list of winners & losersConstituencyWinnerLoserAriankuppamC Aiyappan @ Mouttayappan (AINRC)Vizayalakshmy Djeamourthy (Congress)EmbalamE Mohandoss (AINRC)M Candassamy (Congress)Karaikal NorthPRN Thirumurugan (AINRC)AM Ranjith (Congress)LawspetVP Sivakolundhu (AINRC)M Vaithianathan (Congress)MaheAdv T Ashok Kumar (Independent)Ramesh Parambath (Congress)MannadipetA Namassivayam (BJP)TPR Selvame (Congress)MuthialpetVaiyapuri Manikandan (AINRC)Eeram G Rajendran (Congress)NellithopeV Cartigueyane (DMK)Omsakthisekar (Independent)NettapakkamP Rajavelu (AINRC)G Anbarasan (CongressOupalamA Anbalagan (AIADMK)S Siva (TVK)OussuduP Karthikeyan (Congress)E Theeppainthan (BJP)ThattanchavadyN Rangasamy (AINRC)E Vinayagam (Neyam Makkal Kazhagam)VillianurB Ravicoumar (AINRC)R Siva (DMK)Note: This is as of 2.25pm, May 4, 2026. Counting for remaining constituencies still under wayFollow 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 Core123PhotostoriesLord Ganesha mantras to chant for prosperity and good luckFrom a massive living room to a walk-in wardrobe, Namaz room and more: Inside Dipika Kakar’s lavish 5 BHK houseMohammed Siraj’s ₹13 crore bungalow in Jubilee Hills Hyderabad tells a story of family support, early struggle, and cricket stardomBest pots for plants: Terracotta vs Cement vs Plastic –which one wins?GK Fact of the Day: 7 carnivorous plants that trap and eat insectsNoorjahan Mango: Why it’s called the Queen of Mangoes, sold at Rs 1000 a piece and its connection with AfghanistanHugh Jackman’s Ball State speech has life lessons on failure and intuition: ‘Even mistakes may turn out to be the best thing’12 foods that can help you sleep better naturallyKatrina Kaif makes her first public appearance post maternity in an all-black airport look, and fans are officially obsessedMira Rajput and Shahid Kapoor’s home is an amalgamation of fashion and arts123Hot PicksAssam key constituenciesKerala key constituenciesPuducherry election resultsTamil Nadu constituenciesPerambur election resultMamata Banerjee vs Suvendu AdhikariGold rate todayTop 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 ResultGSEB HSC Result May 04, 2026, 14:28 IST IIT campuses launch six-month residential programme to train graduates in renewable energy systems ‘Dhurandhar’ star Ranveer Singh spotted in Shanoo Sharma’s intimate wedding as Bhumi Pednekar drops UNSEEN PICS How to reach the ‘Watermelon Capital of India’ and experience the sweetest summer escape ‘They cheated people’: Humayun Kabir congratulates West Bengal for defeating TMC NEW DELHI: As counting trends firm up across five states and UT, the 2026 assembly elections are already changing the political map in dramatic ways. From Vijay’s blockbuster debut in Tamil Nadu to the saffron breakthrough in West Bengal and Kerala’s return to rotation, the verdict is throwing up clear winners and decisive losers. This is not just about who forms governments, but about who has redefined the narrative and who has been pushed to the margins. Established power centres have been shaken, new forces have emerged, and old assumptions have collapsed.Follow complete coverage of election results 2026Here’s a look at the top 10 winners and losers who define the story of assembly election results 2026.Note: This list is based on trends and leads. Counting is still underway and final results will be out in a few hours. WINNERS1. Vijay Vijay is hands down the biggest winner of the 2026 assembly elections, not just in terms of numbers. 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 ViewSeats282/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats227/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats29/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueBy emerging as the biggest party in Tamil Nadu with over 100 seats, Vijay has fundamentally changed the state’s political grammar. Leading Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam to cross the majority mark in trends, Vijay has effectively disrupted a five-decade-old Dravidian duopoly.With this, Vijay has set a new election debut standard.At the heart of this shift is what many are calling the ‘MGR 2.0’ effect. Much like MG Ramachandran, Vijay translated cinematic charisma into a mass political movement, but with a contemporary edge. His decision to contest all 234 seats independently proved crucial that positioned TVK as a clean, alternative force outside traditional alliances. This ‘third way’ seems to have resonated strongly with young and first-time voters seeking a break from the DMK-AIADMK cycle.Ideologically, Vijay crafted a broad idea — combining social justice with a calibrated political positioning that challenged both Dravidian incumbency and national party expansion. The impact was eventually visible on the result day: TVK didn’t just compete, it disrupted. This is more than an electoral victory. It marks the arrival of a new pole in Tamil Nadu politics and potentially, the beginning of a post-bipolar era.2. PM Modi and Amit Shah Continuing the script, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah once again emerged as the biggest winners of 2026 assembly elections.At its core, this election was not just about five states/UT, it was a referendum on whether the BJP’s national dominance can sustain across diverse regional terrains. Any gains in states like West Bengal or incremental growth in Tamil Nadu signal that the Modi-Shah electoral model is no longer geographically confined. The biggest story is Bengal where PM Modi held several rallies and Amit Shah camped for 20 days, holding numerous public meetings and rallies in the run-up to voting.These results are not isolated, they feed directly into the road to next years crutial assembly elections in Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and other states and eventually to 2029 Lok Sabha. A strong performance allows PM Modi to retain the narrative of electoral invincibility, while Amit Shah strengthens his reputation as the architect of booth-level dominance. 3. Himanta Biswa SarmaHimanta Biswa Sarma’s position as one of the standout winners of the 2026 assembly elections rests on a rare political achievement: converting incumbency into advantage and delivering a third straight victory for the BJP-led NDA in Assam.In a state where anti-incumbency has historically played a decisive role, Sarma has managed to ride a pro-incumbency wave. His government’s emphasis on infrastructure expansion and targeted welfare delivery, especially schemes like Orunodoi, created a direct connect with rural households and women voters. Instead of fatigue, there is evidence of continuity in voter support.His dominance in Jalukbari, where he continues to lead by massive margins, underscores his personal popularity. More importantly, he has been able to transfer that appeal across the state, a key factor behind the NDA’s ability to aim for and achieve a commanding tally.Sarma’s campaign leaned heavily on identity politics and security concerns, particularly around illegal infiltration and indigenous rights. This sharpened messaging helped consolidate the majority vote base and blunted the challenge posed by the Congress-led alliance.This victory does more than secure another term. It elevates Sarma’s stature within the BJP as a leader who can repeatedly deliver electoral success in a complex, multi-ethnic state. 4. VD Satheesan and Rahul GandhiVD Satheesan and Rahul Gandhi stand out as the twin pillars behind a landmark political turnaround in Kerala. The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) has crossed the majority mark in first few hours of counting, bringing an end to the decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) led by Pinarayi Vijayan.As leader of the opposition, Satheesan emerged as the principal architect of the UDF’s revival. His statewide outreach and sustained campaign sharpened anti-incumbency and rebuilt the alliance’s grassroots machinery. Retaining a strong lead in Paravur, he reinforced his credibility as both a mass leader and a strategist.By halting the Left’s bid for a third straight term and restoring Kerala’s traditional power rotation, he is now the clear frontrunner for the chief minister’s post.On the other hand, Rahul Gandhi’s sustained engagement with Kerala, especially as MP from Wayanad, amplified the UDF’s campaign. His rallies drew strong youth participation and boosted momentum across key regions. This victory also gives Rahul Gandhi a significant political boost at the national level, strengthening his position within the opposition bloc and reinforcing the Congress’s ability to take on entrenched regional forces.5. Suvendu AdhikariSuvendu Adhikari emerges as the central figure behind the BJP’s historic breakthrough in West Bengal, widely seen as the strategist who converted momentum into a majority. As leader of opposition, he played the role of both architect and executor, guiding the party past the majority mark at the time of writing this article and ending the TMC’s 15-year rule.His campaign hinged on a sharp Hindu consolidation narrative, which delivered results across border districts and tribal belts, flipping dozens of former TMC strongholds. Even as he took on Mamata Banerjee in the high-profile Bhabanipur contest, he seems to have firm control over his base in Nandigram.Adhikari also capitalised on public anger over issues like the RG Kar case and allegations of corruption, reframing the election as a referendum on governance and accountability.Even if his personal contest remains tight, the larger verdict cements him as the BJP’s decisive force in Bengal’s political shift and a top contender for the CM post.LOSERS6. MK Stalin The 2026 assembly elections verdict marks a stunning political reversal for MK Stalin, not just a loss of power, but a collapse of the DMK’s long-held dominance in Tamil Nadu’s political order.For decades, Tamil Nadu politics revolved around the DMK–AIADMK axis. This election has disrupted that equilibrium. The DMK slipped to third position in several regions.After five years in office, the DMK faced a sharp anti-incumbency wave. Allegations around corruption, concerns over law and order and persistent attacks on ‘family rule’ created a narrative that the opposition successfully amplified.The emergence of Vijay’s TVK proved decisive. By directly targeting the DMK as the principal adversary and positioning itself as a fresh alternative, TVK drew away core segments of the DMK vote base, especially youth and urban voters. The symbolism of the result is as damaging as the numbers. Stalin trailing in Kolathur and Udhayanidhi Stalin facing a tight contest in Chepauk point to a deeper rejection, not just of governance, but of leadership itself. The DMK’s electoral calculus depended on opposition fragmentation. Instead, the surge of TVK overwhelmed that assumption. Rather than dividing the anti-incumbency vote, the new entrant absorbed it, leaving the DMK with a sharply reduced tally.Perhaps the most significant warning sign is the shift in urban Tamil Nadu, especially Chennai and its surrounding belts. These were once DMK strongholds. Their movement toward TVK reflects a generational and aspirational shift that the party failed to anticipate or counter.7. Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee’s defeat marks the end of a 15-year political dominance in West Bengal, with the BJP surging past the majority mark in trends. The loss of CM chair reflects a convergence of multiple pressures. The fallout from the RG Kar incident became a powerful symbol of public anger over governance and women’s safety, cutting through the brand ‘Didi’. The Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls added another layer of controversy, with the TMC blaming large-scale deletions for eroding its core base.After three terms, anti-incumbency finally caught up. The BJP, led in the state by Suvendu Adhikari, capitalised on this with a strong identity and infiltration narrative, flipping key districts. A record turnout signalled a decisive voter push for change. Even if Mamata retains her own seat, the larger verdict represents a structural collapse of TMC dominance.8. Pinarayi VijayanPinarayi Vijayan and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) fall into the losers’ list after their bid for a historic third consecutive term was decisively blocked by the Congress-led UDF. The defeat signals the limits of Vijayan’s centralised ‘Captain’ leadership model, which critics successfully reframed as authoritarian, eroding its earlier appeal.The symbolism is stark: Vijayan himself locked in a tight contest in Dharmadam, alongside multiple cabinet ministers trailing or losing, points to a broader rejection of governance. Internal dissent, including rebellion by PV Anvar, fractured the vote base in key regions. Combined with a strong anti-incumbency narrative around corruption and policy fatigue, the result marks a decisive breach in the Left’s Kerala stronghold and the end of its continuity push. With this, the Left also loses the only state it governed and will be now fighting for relevance.9. Gaurav GogoiGaurav Gogoi finds himself among the losers of Assam election results 2026 after failing to convert a high-profile campaign into a credible electoral challenge against the BJP and Himanta Biswa Sarma. His personal setback, losing Jorhat against BJP’s Hitendranath Goswami, undercuts his attempt to transition from a national figure to a state-level chief ministerial face.The Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha (ASM), despite stitching alliances, failed to dent the BJP’s dominance, falling far short of expectations. Gogoi’s reliance on the legacy of his father, Tarun Gogoi, did not resonate strongly enough against the BJP’s welfare-driven ‘Himanta model’.Late-stage allegations around EVM security and strong room breaches also backfired, appearing defensive rather than mobilising. Crucially, Congress failed to regain lost ground in key regions like upper Assam and tea garden belts.For Gogoi, this election was meant to be a breakthrough moment; instead, it leaves him leading a weakened opposition.10. Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS may be able to hold his ground personally, but politically, he lands on this list for failing to reclaim power or reposition the AIADMK as Tamil Nadu’s primary alternative. Despite visible anti-incumbency against the DMK and MK Stalin, the party could not score much seats, leaving EPS in opposition yet again.The defining setback is the rise of Vijay’s TVK, which effectively occupied the opposition space that traditionally belonged to the AIADMK. Equally telling is the stagnation in seat share, with numbers broadly similar to 2021, indicating no real growth after five years out of power. Even EPS’s alliance strategy with the BJP and others failed to counter the surge.The result points to a simple fact: AIADMK is no longer the default challenger in Tamil Nadu politics.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 AuthorPallaviNews desk journalist, digital, at The Times of India, with a focus on Indian politics. Over a decade of chasing stories, taming headlines and arguing with commas like they’re part of the opposition. Tracks elections, policy pivots, party drama and the fine print of power, where every word can tilt the narrative. Believes good journalism is clarity under pressure, ideally filed before the next breaking alert crashes in. Powered by deadlines, context, sharp edits and a steady supply of strong tea.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 Core123PhotostoriesMohammed Siraj’s ₹13 crore bungalow in Jubilee Hills Hyderabad tells a story of family support, early struggle, and cricket stardomBest pots for plants: Terracotta vs Cement vs Plastic –which one wins?GK Fact of the Day: 7 carnivorous plants that trap and eat insectsNoorjahan Mango: Why it’s called the Queen of Mangoes, sold at Rs 1000 a piece and its connection with AfghanistanHugh Jackman’s Ball State speech has life lessons on failure and intuition: ‘Even mistakes may turn out to be the best thing’12 foods that can help you sleep better naturallyKatrina Kaif makes her first public appearance post maternity in an all-black airport look, and fans are officially obsessedMira Rajput and Shahid Kapoor’s home is an amalgamation of fashion and artsThe 7 most venomous sea snakes in the world5 daily phrases that build a child’s self-worth (backed by psychology)123Hot PicksAssam key constituenciesKerala key constituenciesPuducherry election resultsTamil Nadu constituenciesPerambur election resultMamata Banerjee vs Suvendu AdhikariGold rate todayTop 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 ResultGSEB HSC Result PSL: Babar Azam’s Rohit Sharma-inspired ‘walk’ celebration goes wrong, sparks meme storm – WATCH MHT CET Cell city intimation slip 2026 released at cetcell.mahacet.org: Direct link to download hall tickets here Whitney Leavitt announces departure from ‘The Secret Lives Of Mormon Wives’ Mohammed Siraj’s ₹13 crore bungalow in Jubilee Hills Hyderabad tells a story of family support, early struggle, and cricket stardom 7 Astrological clues that your connection is more than just chance BJP flag When Mamata Banerjee came to power in 2011, Kolkata was washed in blue and white. Railings, flyovers, government offices, lamp posts, bridges, medians – everything began to resemble a giant municipal tribute to the Argentine football team. In fairness, many Kolkatans would probably vote for Argentina if FIFA ever allowed absentee ballots from Gariahat. (And those who don’t would vote for Brazil.)But Bengal was never merely repainting itself. It performs politics theatrically. Every regime leaves behind a colour palette: the Left left fading red walls and union offices smelling faintly of damp paper and ideological exhaustion; Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress arrived with blue-and-white optimism, welfare politics, hyperlocal charisma, and a promise that Bengal would finally breathe after 34 years of communist heaviness.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 ViewSeats279/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats227/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0CONG0BJP0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats29/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValue Watch ‘Will Win After Sunset’: Mamata Banerjee’s First Reaction After BJP Crosses Majority Mark In BengalFifteen years later, the question is no longer whether Bengal changed governments, it is whether Bengal itself is changing. Today’s results suggest something larger than routine anti-incumbency.The BJP, which had won 77 seats and 38.15% vote share in 2021, is now showing a dramatic surge in counting trends. By noon, several live trackers had the BJP crossing or approaching the halfway mark, with leads in the 140–150 range and vote share estimates hovering around 46–48%, while the TMC trailed significantly behind.That swing matters. In Bengal’s first-past-the-post arithmetic, an 8–10% vote swing is not merely statistical movement; it is tectonic drift. Entire districts begin changing colour. South Bengal, south-west Bengal and large belts once considered difficult terrain for the BJP are now heavily saffron on the electoral map. The old Left geography has not disappeared; it has, in many places, migrated. Perhaps that is the first truth one must acknowledge about Bengal: Bengal rarely abandons its anger. It merely transfers it.The cadre culture that once belonged to the CPM did not vanish in 2011. It changed ownership. Even analysts sympathetic to the TMC have admitted that Bengal’s political violence is not episodic but structural; an inheritance from decades of deeply embedded party control over local administration, welfare networks and electoral life. That is why the role of central forces and the Election Commission became such a central subtext in this election. Kolkata Police banning victory processions on counting day is itself an extraordinary reflection of the state’s political temperature.Think about how unusual that is in a democracy: an election where the state is already preparing for the emotional consequences of the verdict before the verdict is fully known. And yet, Bengal has seen this before. Fear has always hovered just outside the polling booth; the flags changed.This may also explain the shift among women voters. The BJP appears to have made significant gains among women, especially outside Kolkata’s elite discourse bubble. The aftermath of the RG Kar rape-murder case lingered politically far longer than the TMC anticipated. The BJP repeatedly foregrounded women’s safety, even fielding the victim’s mother from Panihati.Now, whether one agrees with the BJP’s politics or not is almost secondary. Elections are often less about ideological conversion and more about emotional accumulation. Fatigue, fear, humiliation – it all accumulates. The middle classes, particularly in Bengal, can tolerate inefficiency for astonishingly long periods. What perhaps they cannot tolerate indefinitely is the feeling that institutions themselves are becoming partisan extensions of local power.And this is where one is reminded of a Satyajit Ray film (granted that his 105th birth anniversary has some of his references swirling on top of Bengali minds). Ray seemed to understand authoritarianism better through children’s fantasy than many modern political consultants understand through data dashboards.In Hirak Rajar Deshe, the rhyme was devastatingly simple:অনাচার করো যদি, রাজা তবে ছাড়ো গদিযারা তার ধামাধারী, তাদেরও বিপদ ভারী।Loosely translated:If misrule persists, the king must leave the throne.And those who uphold him will not escape either.That, more than any slogan, may explain today’s verdict in West Bengal.The TMC’s problem is not merely anti-incumbency. Governments survive anti-incumbency all the time. The deeper issue is organisational psychology. The TMC became less a party and more a governing ecosystem. An ecosystem survives while resources, protection and access flow downward. But unlike the CPM of old, much of the TMC’s local machinery is not ideologically hardened. It is politically adaptive, which means if power slips, loyalty may suddenly discover flexibility.That is why the CPM question becomes fascinating again. Can the Left return?Electorally, perhaps not immediately. Socially and psychologically, however, there may be space opening up again. West Bengal’s educated middle class still retains a peculiar nostalgia for ideological seriousness, even while rejecting the economic stagnation that accompanied it. The CPM’s challenge is that nostalgia does not automatically become organisation and adda does not become cadre. Quoting Marx over fish fry in Southern Avenue is not booth management – there is grassroots work that needs to be done.West Bengal’s politics, and its tolerant masses, have historically rewarded parties that can convert moral language into administrative confidence. The BJP has successfully converted grievance into momentum. Whether it can convert momentum into governance is a completely different examination and that examination will begin immediately. Because Bengal is not Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat or Delhi.Bengal absorbs outsiders culturally before resisting them politically. The BJP’s rise here has required the party itself to become more Bengali than it once imagined necessary. The aggressive outsider-insider framing that once benefited the TMC appears weaker today precisely because the BJP no longer feels entirely external in large parts of Bengal.PollWhat should be the priority for the next government in Bengal?Improving women’s safetyEconomic developmentRestoration of political stabilityYet the Bengali character itself remains curiously intact beneath the shifting colours. The voter turnout crossed 92%, among the highest in Bengal’s electoral history, which tells you something important. Bengal may be cynical about politicians, but it remains emotionally invested in politics itself. Politics here is not merely governance. It is culture, theatre, revenge, poetry, class anxiety, para (locality) gossip, television spectacle and civilisational argument compressed into a ballot paper. And that is why the map alone can mislead.A saffron Bengal does not automatically mean a permanently saffron Bengali mind. Just as blue-and-white flyovers did not erase Bengal’s argumentative instincts, the Bengali voter is perfectly capable of electing a nationalist government in the morning and spending the evening debating whether Tagore would have approved.The colours change. The argument remains. 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