11:02 (IST) 04 May 2026
Summary: State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam & Puducherry Key Battles and Result Date
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: April was a whirlwind of elections across four states and one Union Territory i.e. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Now, with the vote counting underway, we’re finally about to find out who gets to stay in power and who’s making a move.
West Bengal’s race is especially tense. People voted for 294 seats, and it’s really a showdown between Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and the BJP. Bengal’s always been wary of the BJP, so the stakes are pretty high. Plus, Mamata’s been fighting hard against the Election Commission after the big voter roll clean-up, nearly 9 million voters got removed from the lists, which is about 12% of the state’s electorate. That’s actually more than the margin Trinamool won by in 2021.
Tamil Nadu, with 234 seats up for grabs, is seeing a triangular battle. Actor Vijay’s new party, TVK, has jumped into the fray. Then there’s the ruling DMK tied up with Congress and DMDK, while the AIADMK is teamed up with the BJP and PMK.
Assam has 126 assembly seats, and the BJP is aiming for a third consecutive win. Kerala, with 140 seats, could see the Left Front snagging its third term in a row. But exit polls are saying Congress-led UDF might take it. Still, exit polls have a knack for getting things wrong, so who knows.
Over in Puducherry, voters picked candidates for 30 seats. N Rangaswamy’s AINRC is hoping to grab a second term. The picture’s going to get a lot clearer by tonight.
Check all the latest updates here:
Live Updates
10:48 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: Vijay’s Residence Under Tight Security As TVK Surges in Tamil Nadu Trends
Security has been stepped up outside actor-turned-politician Vijay’s residence in Chennai after early poll trends showed a strong performance by his party, TVK, in Tamil Nadu. Vijay, who is contesting from Tiruchirappalli (East) and Perambur constituencies, is currently leading in both seats, as per the latest trends.
10:35 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: BJP Surges Ahead In Bengal
According to ECI trends, the BJP has opened up a significant lead in West Bengal, racing ahead in 140 seats while restricting the Trinamool Congress to just 47. The saffron party is currently leading in several constituencies, including Dantan, Bhatpara, Burwan, Alipurduars, Gazole, Kashipur, and Baruipur Purba.
10:03 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: Vijay’s TVK Closes In on DMK, Tight Contest Emerges
Actor Vijay’s TVK is steadily reducing the gap with the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, leading in 57 seats, according to PValue Analytics. The DMK, however, remains slightly ahead with leads in 63 constituencies, signalling a closely fought contest as counting continues.
09:53 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: Tamil Nadu Early Trends: TVK Surges Ahead, Leads In 82 Seats
Early trends from Tamil Nadu indicate that Vijay’s TVK is leading in 82 seats, while the AIADMK is ahead in 44 constituencies. With the majority mark set at 118 in the 234-member Assembly, their combined numbers would surpass the halfway threshold, sparking fresh speculation about potential post-result alliances as counting progresses.
09:16 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari Leads Against Mamata Banerjee In Bhabanipur
BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari is likely repeating the 2021 contest against Mamata Banerjee in West Bengal’s Bhabanipur, according to early trends.
09:05 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: CM MK Stalin's DMK Leads in 48 Seats
DMK is ahead in the early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. According to the ECI data, the Chief Minister MK Stalin’s party is leading on 48 seats. Actor Vijay’s TVK party is leading on 12 seats. DMK is leading Ambattur, Gangavalli, Gummidipoondi, Harur, and Poonamallee.
08:57 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: Himanta Sarma Leads In Jalukbari
According to ECI early trends, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading in Jalukbari as the BJP is ahead in Assam. The BJP is currently ahead in 10 seats in the northeastern state.
08:20 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: Counting of votes begin in Thiruvananthapuram
A strong room opened in Thiruvananthapuram. Counting of votes to begin shortly.
07:37 (IST) 04 May 2026
State Assembly Elections 2026 May 4 Results LIVE: Vote Counting Begins
Counting has begun in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.