New Delhi: The Election Commission of India Monday began counting votes for the 2026 Assembly elections across four states and one Union Territory. Counting commenced at 8:00 AM across all centres, with early trends now emerging. The results will determine the political fate of 824 assembly seats and several prominent chief ministers including Tamil Nadu’s MK Stalin, West Bengal’s Mamata Banergee, Keralam’s Pinarai Vijayan, Assam’s Himanta Biswa Sarma and Puducherry’s N. Rangasamy, seeking re-election.

🗳️ Assembly Election Results 2026

Overview: Key Numbers at a Glance

Voter turnout was notably high across all regions, with West Bengal recording over 92%, Puducherry at nearly 90%, Assam at 85.38%, Tamil Nadu at 84.69%, and Kerala at 79.63%.

West Bengal Results Update

294 Seats | Majority: 148

The fiercely contested battle between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and the BJP is proving to be the closest race of this election cycle. Exit polls had predicted a neck-and-neck fight, with some projections suggesting the possibility of a hung assembly.

Key candidates to watch include Mamata Banerjee and Suvendu Adhikari. Re-polling was conducted at 15 booths in South 24 Parganas district on Saturday following reports of violence, with 81% turnout recorded.

The TMC has alleged EVM tampering and staged protests at a Kolkata counting centre, though the Election Commission has rejected these claims.

Tamil Nadu Results Update

234 Seats | Majority: 118

Chief Minister MK Stalin’s DMK-led alliance is seeking a second consecutive term, facing challenges from the AIADMK and the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor Vijay.

Exit polls presented a mixed picture — while most surveys projected a DMK victory with 125-145 seats, some pollsters suggested TVK could emerge as a significant force, potentially winning between 98-120 seats according to certain projections. The entry of Vijay’s party has added an unpredictable element to Tamil Nadu’s traditionally bipolar political landscape.

Kerala Results Update

140 Seats | Majority: 71

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s Left Democratic Front is attempting to break Kerala’s four-decade pattern of alternating governments between the LDF and the Congress-led United Democratic Front.

Exit polls indicate a close contest, with most surveys giving a slight edge to the UDF with an estimated 78-90 seats, while the LDF is projected to secure 60-65 seats. The battle between Kannur and Paravur constituencies remains among the key fights to watch.

Assam Results Update

126 Seats | Majority: 64

The BJP government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appears set for a comfortable victory based on exit poll projections, which estimate the party winning between 85-100 seats.

The Congress-led opposition is projected to win around 25-35 seats. Key constituencies include Jalukbari and Jorhat. Opposition leaders have alleged security lapses during the electoral process.

Puducherry Results Update

30 Seats | Majority: 16

Exit polls suggest the NDA alliance, led by the All India NR Congress, is likely to retain power in the Union Territory. Projections place the alliance at 16-20 seats, while the Congress-DMK combine is expected to trail with 6-8 seats.

Coalition dynamics are expected to play a significant role in government formation if results produce a fragmented verdict.

This is a developing story. Check back for live updates as counting progresses throughout the day.