Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP crosses majority mark in West Bengal, ahead of TMC in trends; TVK and DMK in tight race in Tamil Nadu; Congress leading in Kerala
The stage is set for counting in the 2026 assembly elections across five key regions, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry, with the process scheduled to begin at 8:00 am today.
Counting will start with postal ballots at 8:00 am, followed by EVM counting from 8:30 am. Round-wise results will be updated in real time on ECINET and the official portal of the Election Commission.
In West Bengal, the most closely watched battleground, tensions remained high till the final hours. Suvendu Adhikari struck a spiritual note ahead of counting, saying, “I offered prayers at the Lakshmi Narayan Temple. God is with us. A government that protects the interests of Sanatan Dharma is coming.”
The Bharatiya Janata Party has expressed confidence in unseating the Trinamool Congress, with leaders predicting a wave of change.
On the other side, the TMC has reiterated that Mamata Banerjee is set for a comfortable return. Party leader Kunal Ghosh said, “Mamata Banerjee is coming back with more than 200 seats,” while also raising concerns over arrangements for counting agents, including lack of basic facilities.
The party has also flagged security concerns, with Mamata Banerjee urging workers to stay vigilant, alleging power cuts and suspicious activity near strong rooms.
Adding to the tensions, the Election Commission of India ordered repolling in all 285 booths of the Falta constituency, citing “severe electoral offences and subversion of the democratic process,” triggering sharp reactions across parties.
TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee demanded accountability, while BJP leaders dismissed the move as Opposition “ego.” From the Congress, MP Imran Pratapgarhi said, “If, despite deploying over 2.5 lakh central security forces, repolling has to be conducted, what could be more shameful for the Election Commission?”
Security remained tight in Kolkata, with senior CRPF officials inspecting strong rooms at Netaji Indoor Stadium. BJP workers also gathered outside counting centres, saying they were there to “safeguard EVMs,” highlighting the deep mistrust between rival camps. Despite the allegations, officials have maintained that counting will be conducted in a free and fair manner.
In Tamil Nadu, the contest appears more predictable, though still intense. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-led alliance is widely expected to retain power, backed by strong turnout and favourable exit polls.
Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar expressed confidence in the alliance’s return, saying, “We are confident that our DMK alliance will form the government and create history in Tamil Nadu. We are very confident that we will come back to power.”
Preparations in the state have been extensive. In Ranipet district, counting arrangements were reviewed at Arignar Anna Government Women’s Arts College, with EVMs sorted constituency-wise. The Election Commission has put in place a three-tier security system and introduced QR code-based identity verification to ensure only authorised personnel access sensitive areas.
Meanwhile, in Assam, where the BJP is in power, the party is relying on its governance record to secure another term.
