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Assembly counting day begins across five states as national momentum meets regional power
Politics
Published on 3 May 2026

Double engine push faces a fierce test in regional bastions
Counting day has arrived for assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, after a hard-fought campaign marked by high turnout. The results will determine whether the BJP’s “double engine” momentum expands or regional parties maintain their influence across key belts—potentially reshaping India’s political narrative.
- Votes are being counted for five states with high turnout
- BJP’s double engine momentum will be tested against regional parties
- West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry are at stake
- Outcome could shift India’s political balance ahead
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