BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the NDA has won two MLA seats in Nemom and Chathannoor, challenging earlier Congress and CPI(M) predictions that BJP would not secure any seats. He argued the result signals public dissatisfaction with CPI(M)’s alleged corruption, turning the contest into a sharper political counter-attack ahead of the next round of claims and counterclaims.
Early trends in Kerala’s 2026 Assembly election counting show the United Democratic Front (UDF) taking a strong lead, with the Indian National Congress performing well. Counting for the 140-member House is underway and several constituencies are closely watched as results unfold. CPI(M) and other parties remain in the fight as the final picture forms.
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Counting for the Arambagh West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 begins at 8 AM. BJP candidate Hemanta Bag takes on TMC’s Mita Bag in Arambagh, while Hooghly sees CPI(M) field Bithika Pandit. With key candidates now set, live updates are expected to show who holds the constituency as results take shape.
Domkal in West Bengal is witnessing a close contest in 2026, with former IPS officer Humayun Kabir facing CPI(M) candidate Mostafijur Rahaman. While Trinamool Congress seeks a fourth straight term, CPI(M) is signaling a revival after strong 2024 Lok Sabha results. In a historic CPM bastion, the battle looks competitive and unpredictable.
West Bengal’s 2026 election battle between TMC and BJP may hinge on CPI(M)’s vote share. Analysts describe the Left’s revival as an X-factor that could pull voters away from BJP, changing the dynamics of the contest. But the key question is whether voters will once again view the CPI(M) as a credible alternative—or stick with familiar options.
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