Counting is officially set to begin at 8 AM for the Thattanchavady constituency in Puducherry as the 2026 election results take shape. All eyes are on the high-stakes contest between CM N Rangasamy and V Vaithilingam, with observers tracking round-wise trends, vote margins, and NDA vs Congress shifts as early indicators emerge.
West Bengal is waiting for Assembly election results with both Trinamool Congress and BJP projecting victory. Counting agents have been told to remain vigilant, as Mamata Banerjee seeks a fourth term as chief minister. Though the reported disturbance at a counting centre was minor, party leaders have urged agents to stay fearless as results approach.
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With assembly votes in five states—West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry—awaiting results, the Election Commission has intensified security around counting centres. Authorities have put in place a three-tier cordon, deployed CAPF companies, and expanded surveillance with CCTVs to keep counting uninterrupted and transparent as final tallies are prepared.
West Bengal’s Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari alleged a “grave violation” of election protocols, claiming officers are disclosing their counting-day duties to associations. BJP MP Saumitra Khan raised similar concerns, warning it could enable undue influence or intimidation. Ahead of May 4 vote counting, security has been intensified outside strongrooms in Kolkata.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee will hold a virtual meeting with Trinamool Congress counting agents on Saturday, two days before vote counting on May 4. The leaders will outline duties and protocols aimed at a transparent process, with special emphasis on monitoring EVM strongrooms to prevent any mishaps.
The Election Commission of India has set May 4 as the counting day for Assam’s assembly polls, to be held across 40 centers in 35 districts. It has deployed 126 counting observers, with strong rooms secured under continuous CCTV and armed security. About 5,981 officials and 2,348 micro-observers will oversee the counting process.
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The Election Commission of India will announce Assembly Election 2026 results on Monday, May 4, for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry. Counting starts at 8:00 AM, with early trends expected within hours. The final outcome is expected by the evening after postal ballots and EVM votes are processed through the designated counting steps.
TVK leader Aadhav Arjuna says party chief Vijay instructed candidates to inspect EVM strong rooms on a rotation basis after the April 23 polls. Arjuna has called for transparent counting and sufficient security for the May 4 process, adding that TVK expects a democratic mandate and a change in government based on voters’ verdict.
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