Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has urged the Supreme Court to step in on West Bengal Assembly polls, demanding that video recordings of vote counting be made public. Citing alleged irregularities from past elections, he warned that similar tactics could surface in Uttar Pradesh before its upcoming polls, and said he plans to visit West Bengal.
As vote counting in West Bengal throws up strong early trends, the BJP has posted a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi praying to Goddess Kali, framing it as a bid for divine and popular support. The post comes while early counting indicates the BJP leading in more than 190 seats, intensifying claims of momentum in the state.
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has alleged irregularities in the vote counting for the 2026 Assembly Elections, saying counting was halted at several centres. As Election Commission trends began to trickle in, BJP projected a lead on 187 seats while TMC trailed with 92. The election saw a historic 92.47% voter turnout, raising fresh questions over the process.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the BJP headquarters today as vote counting progresses in assembly elections across five states. Early trends indicate the BJP is leading in West Bengal and Assam, while the party is also expected to retain power in Puducherry. With counting still underway, BJP’s early momentum points to a strong showing in India’s eastern region.
Vote counting in West Bengal is underway, and Trinamool Congress leaders are raising alarms after some party candidates reportedly fell behind. TMC workers allege delays and confusion at counting centres and claim the Election Commission is not cooperating. With the state’s political future hinging on these results, observers are watching closely to see whether TMC can return to power or BJP can form its first government in West Bengal.
Violence erupted at the Asansol Engineering College counting centre during West Bengal Assembly election vote counting. A scuffle between polling agents escalated into clashes, prompting security forces to use lathicharge. The incident unfolded as early trends showed BJP crossing the majority mark with 156 seats, intensifying the fight with Mamata Banerjee’s TMC and hinting at a potential political shift.
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Kolkata Police has prohibited victory processions and public celebrations on May 4, the day West Bengal Assembly elections 2026 votes are counted. The move is intended to maintain public order and ensure a smooth counting process. Processions will be permitted only from May 5 with prior permission, and violators can face legal action.
Early Election Commission trends from Puducherry’s 2026 Assembly counting show the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) leading across the board, including a likely continued win for Chief Minister N Rangasamy in Thattanchavady. Counting is still underway across all constituencies, and final seat outcomes depend on results from remaining areas.
Kerala’s election result battle is already turning volatile as early counting trends show CM Pinarayi Vijayan trailing in Dharmadam. Chennithala is leading in Haripad, while multiple ministers also appear behind. Congress-UDF looks ahead across several seats, and LDF is gaining ground too, with BJP-led NDA leading in a few constituencies. Final outcomes are still awaited.
Counting has begun for the Jaleshwar Assembly seat in Assam’s 2026 election, with leading candidates battling in a tight race. The latest updates track who is ahead, vote trends, and seat-wise outcomes as results come in. In the 2021 election, Congress’s Aftab Uddin Mollah won by a substantial margin, but this contest could be far closer.
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Assam Assembly Election Results 2026 are underway with seat-wise trends emerging from constituencies like Nagaon and Dibrugarh. Early counting suggests BJP momentum, with Rupak Sarmah leading in Nagaon and Prasanta Phukan taking an initial edge in Dibrugarh. Updates continue as vote shares and trailing positions evolve across Tamulpur, Silchar and more seats.
Thrithala Assembly Election Result 2026 is underway as counting moves through the first EVM rounds. V.T. Balram has extended an early lead over M.B. Rajesh, with trends indicating the gap is widening as the pace of counting picks up. Watch for round-wise updates and official ECI winner data as results evolve in real time.
With counting set to begin at 8 am, Nandigram is bracing for a high-stakes faceoff between Pabitra Kar and Suvendu Adhikari. Live updates will track BJP vs TMC trends across rounds, focusing on vote margins and shifts in West Bengal’s results as the early standings could reshape the race quickly.
Vote counting for the Nemom Assembly election in Kerala begins at 8 AM, with initial trends expected soon after. The incumbent V. Sivankutty of the LDF faces a tough contest from Rajeev Chandrasekhar representing the NDA, while K.S. Sabarinadhan of the UDF adds to the triangular battle. The results could reshape the political balance in this high-attention Thiruvananthapuram seat.
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Vote counting for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly Elections begins tomorrow in Kharagpur Sadar, with the BJP incumbent facing a tight fight. TMC is pushing to reclaim the seat while a Left-Congress alliance courts young voters. Industrial stagnation and civic infrastructure are expected to shape voter sentiment as three prominent candidates battle for dominance.
Vote counting has started for Lakhimpur Assembly in Assam, where BJP incumbent Manab Deka faces Congress candidate Ghana Buragohain. The race is drawing intense attention due to repeated flooding, poor connectivity, and limited employment options that continue to trouble residents. With a diverse electorate shaping political priorities, the outcome could hinge on who addresses day to day crises fastest.
The Election Commission will announce results for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry on May 4. Counting starts at 8:00 AM with postal ballots, followed by EVM votes. After each round, VVPAT verification strengthens transparency, and final outcomes are expected by Monday evening as updates are shared round-wise.
West Bengal Chief Electoral Officer Manoj Kumar Agarwal has vowed a peaceful, transparent vote-counting process starting Monday at 8 am. He announced a massive security deployment of 200 CAPF companies and a three-tier security system at all counting centres. Agarwal also warned officials of accountability if anyone tries mischief or disrupts counting.
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Vote counting is underway for the 2026 Puducherry assembly elections, where the NDA and INDIA bloc are locked in a tight contest. Alongside Puducherry, results are awaited for bypolls across eight seats spanning Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Together, these outcomes could quickly shift political equations in multiple states.
Assam is set for assembly vote counting across 52 high security centres covering 126 constituencies, with 722 candidates awaiting results. The Election Commission has put in place a three layer security arrangement for the counting process, including postal ballot counting. Exit polls are expected to shape expectations, with BJP led NDA tipped to seek a third term against Congress led rivals.
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