Assembly Elections HIGHLIGHTS: Lotus blooms! PM credits BJP wins in WB, Assam, Puducherry to workers, electors

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: Factors behind Mamata Banerjee and TMC’s setback in West Bengal

Mamata Banerjee’s defeat in her own stronghold of Bhabhanipur marks a major setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC). Once seen as an unassailable seat for the party chief, the constituency has delivered a stunning reversal of fortunes, with the BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari securing a decisive 15,105-vote victory.

The result comes as part of a broader sweep by the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal, signalling what many see as a significant political shift in the state. For Mamata Banerjee, who was seeking a fourth consecutive term, the loss is a sharp blow to her long-standing dominance.

What was once considered a fortress for the TMC has now been breached, prompting speculation about a deeper realignment in West Bengal’s political landscape.

As the party absorbs the shock of the verdict, here are the factors that may have contributed to this unexpected outcome: Mamata Banerjee Loses Bhabanipur: Factors that may have led to TMC setback in West Bengal

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: Puducherry Election 2026 Winner List—AINRC wins 12 seats, DMK 5; see constituency-wise winners

According to Election Commission of India (ECI) data, results for all 30 Puducherry constituencies have been declared, with All India NR Congress (AINRC) winning 12 seats, followed by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) with 5.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured 4 seats, while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won 2. The Indian National Congress (INC) and Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK) got 1 seat each, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK), Neyam Makkal Kazhagam (NYMK), and Independents together account for 5 seats.

Here's the full list of winners in the state: Puducherry Election 2026 Winner List: AINRC wins 12 seats, BJP secures 4, DMK 5, INC lags—Constituency-wise winners

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: West Bengal Election 2026 Full Winner List—Landslide victory for BJP with 208 Seats; see full seat-wise winners

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won a complete victory in West Bengal according to official Election Commission of India (ECI) results. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party secured 206 seats in the 294-seat state Assembly, while the ruling All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) won 81 seats. The Indian National Congress (INC) bagged two seats in the state.

Here's the full list of winners in the state: West Bengal Election 2026 Full Winner List: Landslide victory for BJP with 208 Seats, TMC at 81—See who won

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Winner List—TVK clinches ‘Vijay’ with 108 seats; check full list

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI) data, results for all 234 constituencies in Tamil Nadu have been declared. TVK, led by actor-turned politician ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay, emerged as the largest party with 108 seats, followed by DMK (59) and ADMK (47).

The Indian National Congress (INC) has won 5 seats, while Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) has secured 4 seats. The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), Communist Party of India (CPI), Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), and Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) have each won 2 seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam (DMDK), and Amma Makkal Munnettra Kazagam (AMMKMNKZ) have secured 1 seat each.

Here's the full list of winners in the state: Tamil Nadu Election 2026 Winner List: TVK secures ‘Vijay’ with 108 seats, DMK at 59, ADMK at 47—Check constituency-wise trends

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: Assam Election Result Full Winner List

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a historic third consecutive victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, winning a three-fourths majority in the 126-seat House. The BJP alone won 82 seats—its highest-ever tally—while allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) secured 10 seats each.

The Indian National Congress (INC) had a poor showing with 19 seats (down from 26), marking its worst performance since 2016. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and the Raijor Dal–Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJRD) won two seats each, while TMC managed one.

Here's the full list of winners in the state: Assam Election Result Full Winner List: NDA secures three-fourths majority, BJP at 82—See who won

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: Kerala Election 2026 winner list, full results and seat-wise winners

The Indian National Congress (INC)-led United Democratic Front (UDF) won a clear victory in the 2026 Assembly elections after ten years of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) governing. The UDF secured 102 seats and comfortably crossed the halfway mark in the 140-seat Assembly. The Indian National Congress (INC) won 63 seats while its ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) obtained 22 seats. The LDF alliance could only secure 35 seats, while the CPI (Marxist) secured 26 seats and the CPI secured 8.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) improved its electoral results from previous elections by winning three seats in the state.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan won his Dharmadam seat with 85,614 votes, while his cabinet ministers lost their elections in their respective constituencies.

Here's the full list of winners in the state: Kerala Election 2026 Winner List: Decade-long LDF rule ends as UDF sweeps—Vijayan retains Dharmadam

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: Cycle of violence in Bengal will be ended, says PM

• Women will get safety, youth will get jobs
• Focus should be on the future, not fear
• The cycle of violence in Bengal will be ended
• Northeast is key to a developed India
• For the first time, democracy has won over fear in Bengal
• Strict action against infiltrators in Bengal
• We are moving ahead with the goal of a developed India
• BJP-NDA governments are in power in over 20 states
• Women power is a pillar of developed India
• Congress has always been anti-women
• Women have punished Congress, TMC, and DMK
• Ang, Bang, and Kalinga have chosen BJP
• There is no Left government anywhere in the country now
• BJP-NDA governments rule states along the Ganga
• People want development, not division
• Congress has become a group of urban Naxals
• Congress is adopting ideas rejected by people
• SP will face anger of women in Uttar Pradesh
• For us, India and Indianness mean everything
• The country has shown it wants development, not disputes

Assembly Elections 2026 LIVE Update: Bengal free from fear, state's youth to get jobs, says PM

Here are highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech: 

• Today is a historic day
• BJP workers are celebrating with joy
• Today is important in many ways
• I share the happiness of every party worker
• Gratitude to the people of West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry
• Thanks to the people of Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well
• Today reflects faith in democracy
• Party workers have created history
• BJP workers have done a remarkable job
• The lotus has bloomed in every state
• Bye-election results have also been encouraging
• Today, not just democracy but the Constitution has also won
• Sunetra Pawar has registered a big victory
• Women’s participation has been crucial
• Salute to security forces and polling staff
• Your contribution will be remembered in history
• From Gangotri to Gangasagar, the lotus has bloomed
• Nitin Nabin played a key role in this victory
• Assam has delivered a hat-trick of victories
• Puducherry has once again trusted the NDA
• NDA government has worked with dedication
• Assam’s victory is historic
• Our mantra is 'Citizen is God'
• Success has also come in local elections
• BJP remains committed to serving the people
• Today, Dr Mukherjee’s soul must be at peace
• Dr Mukherjee fought for Bengal
• Where there is BJP, there is good governance and trust
• Assam will accelerate its development
• A new chapter has begun in Bengal
• From today, Bengal is free from fear
• BJP workers faced atrocities in Bengal
• Women workers also suffered atrocities
• Today marks a new sunrise in Bengal
• Politics of violence has been uprooted
• Development journey begins in Bengal
• A safe environment will be ensured in Bengal
• I assure the people of Bengal
• I will work day and night for Bengal
• Youth in Bengal will get jobs
• A safe environment will be ensured in Bengal
• Ayushman Bharat to be approved in the first cabinet meeting
• Infiltrators will be removed from Bengal
• Migration from Bengal will stop
• My resolve is a fear-free Bengal
• There will be change, not revenge, in Bengal

Bye-Election Results 2026 Live: 4 seats go to BJP! INC bags 2, NCP 1—See winners' list

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live: Lotus blooms in West Bengal, says PM Modi

In another post on X, PM Narendra Modi writes: "The Lotus Blooms in West Bengal! The 2026 West Bengal Legislative Assembly election will remain unforgettable. The power of the people and the BJP's politics of good governance have emerged victorious. I bow to every person in West Bengal."

He also says that the people in the state have given the BJP an unprecedented mandate. "I assure them that our party will do everything possible to fulfill the dreams and hopes-aspirations of the people of West Bengal. We will build a government that ensures opportunities and dignity for people from all sections of society," he adds. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC leads in Puducherry, Vijay's TVK secures 25 wins in TN 

Here's what the tally looks like at this hour: 

Puducherry

• AINRC leads the outcome with nine wins, ahead of DMK and BJP
• DMK leads in three seats, while AINRC and BJP are close behind in leads

Tamil Nadu

• TVK is emerging as the winner with 25 seats, ahead of DMK and AIADMK
• It leads in 84 other seats, with DMK (52) and AIADMK (37) trailing

West Bengal

• BJP is dominating with 34 wins, comfortably ahead of TMC at 13
• BJP also leads massively in 170 seats, with TMC trailing at 70

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: INC-led group dominates in Kerala

In Kerala, the INC-led side is dominant. The party also leads in three seats, with CPI(M) and IUML close behind in low single digits. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP on track to touch Assam finishing line in style? 

In Assam, BJP is clearly ahead with 52 wins, far ahead of INC and others. It is also leading in 30 seats, with INC trailing at 17 and others in single digits. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP wins 4 seats in WB, leads in 194, firmly ahead in Assam; INC-led bloc ahead in Kerala

Here's a quick take on the current trends in the four states and one UT at this hour: 

West Bengal: BJP is leaping forward with 194 leads and four wins, far ahead of TMC's 88 leads and one win. Others -- including INC -- remain marginal.

Assam: The BJP is firmly ahead with 72 leads and nine wins, far ahead of INC's 20 leads and zero wins. Regional players like BOPF (9 leads, 1 win) and AGP (9  leads) remain way behind.

Tamil Nadu: TVK is dominating with 105 leads and two wins, ahead of DMK (57 leads, 3 wins) and AIADMK (46 leads, 0 wins). Clear edge for TVK in a three-way fight.

Kerala: The INC-led side is ahead with 36 leads and 28 wins while CPI(M) has 11 leads and 14 wins. IUML is adding  weight with 15 leads, seven wins, keeping the Congress-led UDF alliance clearly ahead.

Puducherry: AINRC leads the race with one lead and nine wins, while BJP has three leads and two wins. Independents (3 wins) are also significant, making this more fragmented.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP wins in Bhatar

BJP's Karfa Soumen wins the Bhatar constituency in West Bengal with 98,820 votes, defeating TMC's Koner Shantanu by 6,528 votes.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP and TMC win 1 seat each in WB

BJP's Saikat Panja wins the Monteswar seat in West Bengal with 96,559, defeating TMC's Chowdhuri Siddiqullah by a margin of 14,798. 

TMC's Reyat Hossain Sarkar wins in Bhagawangola with 1,05,997  votes. His closest rival, CPI(M)'s Mahamudal Hasan was behind by 56,407 votes. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's winning candidates in Assam

Dr Ranoj Pegu has won in Dhemaji with 83,649 votes, defeating INC's Sri Sailen Sonowal by a margin of 32,229 votes.

In Sissibargaon, Jiban Gogoi has emerged victorious with 75,758 votes, beating Raijor Dal's Dulal Chandra Boruah by a margin of 40,593 votes. 

Hitendra Nath Goswami has won in Jorhat with 69,439 votes, defeating INC's Gaurav Gogoi by a vote margin of 23,182. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: West Bengal has a decisive BJP lead, no winner in sight

The trends point to a decisive Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lead in West Bengal, with the party ahead in 194 seats -- comfortably above the majority mark.

The TMC is trailing at 93 seats, indicating a significant gap.

The contest is largely turning into a BJP vs TMC battle, with the Indian National Congress only displaying a marginal presence so far -- leading in just two constituencies.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP bags Sissibargaon, Dhemaji, Jorhat seats in Assam

BJP has secured 3 seats in Assam -- Sissibargaon, Jorhat and Dhemaji -- and is leading in 78 others in the state polls so far, as per latest trends. 

INC is far behind, leading in 21 seats in the 126-seat Assembly. 

The Bodoland Peoples Front (BOPF) has won one seat and is leading in nine others. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's HG Parmar wins in Gujarat's Umreth

BJP's Harshadbhai G Parmar has won the Umreth seat in bye-polls, securing 85,500 votes to defeat his closest rival, INC's Bhrugurasinh Chauhan, by 30,743 votes. 

Other candidates failed to secure even 1,000 votes: 

• Independent candidate Mahendrabhai N Parmar (786 votes)
• Bharatiya National Janata Dal's Maulik V Shah (773 votes)
• Independent candidate Nirupaben N Madhu (626 votes)
• Independent candidate Jiteshkumar G Sevak (435 votes)

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live: BJP leads in two-thirds seats, Trinamool Congress ahead in 92 

BJP is dominating the West Bengal trends, leading in 194 out of 291 seats.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is far ahead of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) at 92.

Other parties have negligible presence so far, indicating a strong BJP surge and a clear early advantage in the state.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: 3 INC candidates win by over 23,350 votes in Kerala 

INC has secured three seats so far in Kerala: 

• Rajan J Pallan in Thrissur with 60,290 votes (margin of 26,803 votes)
• Chandy Oommen in Puthupally with 84,031 votes (margin 52,907)
• Ramesh Chennithala in Haripad with 68,184 votes (margin 23,377)

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live: BJP wins 2 seats, leads in 2 others

BJP candidate Jahar Chakraborty has won the Dharmanagar seat in Tripura by defeating his nearest rival, CPI(M)’s Amitabh Dutta, by a margin of 18,290 votes. 

INC's Chayan Bhattacharya finished far behind with 5,936 votes.

BJP's Daochier I Imchen has secured the Koridang seat in Nagaland with 7,317 votes, beating independent candidate Toshikaba by a margin of 3,123 votes. 

Two other BJP candidates are leading in bye-elections at this hour: Akshay S Kardile in Rahuri (Maharashtra) and Harshadbhai G Parmar in Umreth (Gujarat).

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live: CPI(M)'s TM Sasi wins in Alathur; INC's KM Febin defeated

CPI (M)'s TM Sasi has won the Alathur seat with 61,564 votes, defeating INC's K M Febin by a margin of 8,553 votes.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: INC wins Oussudu seat, DMK secures Nellithope

INC's P Karthikeyan has won the Oussudu constituency with 15,400 votes, marking a margin of 4,018 votes. 

DMK's V Cartigueyane has secured the Nellithope seat with 8,226 votes and a margin of 850 votes.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC wins 4 seats in Puducherry 

AINRC winners 

BJP's A Namassivayam has secured the Mannadipet seat with 15,918 votes, defeating his closest rival by a margin of 6,110 votes. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC wins 3 seats in Puducherry, BJP bags 1

With data in for 16 out of the UT's 30 seats, AINRC has secured 3 seats in the contest so far and is leading in 6 others. 

BJP has secured and is leading in one seat each. 

Independents are yet to win a seat, leading in 3 constituencies. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Take a look at leading candidates in BJP vs TMC battle in WB

BJP 

TMC

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Majority in sight for BJP in WB? 

BJP has edged one step closer to breaching the Trinamool Congress' fortress in West Bengal and forming a government in the state for the first time.

The TMC-ruled state recorded the highest-ever voter turnout since Independence with an impressive 91.66 per cent polling in the second phase of the Assembly polls. In the first phase, the poll-participation was recorded at 93.19 per cent, taking the overall voter turnout to 92.47 per cent. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK dominates in Tamil Nadu with lead in 104 seats

TVK dominates in the states with 104 seats, significantly ahead of AIADMK at 67.

DMK is trailing at 40, with others are in single digits.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC is ahead with 8 seats in Puducherry

In Puducherry, AINRC is in front with 8 seats, while BJP and DMK are trailing with 2 each, and INC is further behind.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Congress leads in Kerala with 58 seats, CPI(M) behind at 30

The Indian National Congress leads in the state with 58 seats, followed by CPI(M) at 30.

IUML is adding strength at 23, keeping the Congress-led side comfortably ahead.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP firmly ahead in Assam, Congress leads in 25

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is firmly ahead with 77 seats, well clear of the Indian National Congress (INC) at 25.

Other parties like BOPF and AGP are in double digits but far behind.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: TVK takes significant lead in early trends, AIADMK a distant second with 67

DMK is trailing further, leading in 37 constituencies in the Assembly at this hour. 

The rest are in low single digits.

The trend points to a clear advantage for TVK, with others struggling to keep pace.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: INC leads in 61 seats in Kerala 

Early trends show the Indian National Congress in a strong lead with 61 seats, and the CPI(M) trailing behind with 29 seats.

IUML is also performing solidly with 22 seats at this hour.

The Congress-led side is clearly ahead at this stage, with a comfortable gap over rivals.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP crosses half-way mark in Assam, INC ahead in 24 seats

In Assam, the centre-ruling BJP is ahead in 74 seats at this hour, while INC is leading in 24 seats. 

BOPF and AGP are ahead in 10 seats each while AIUDF is leading in 2. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP leads in 68 out of 294 seats in West Bengal

The ruling Trinamool Congress is leading in 39 seats, as per ECI data. 

The BJP is leading in 68 constituencies. 

BGPM and AJUP are leading in one seat each. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP leads in 11 seats; BGPM, AITC in 2 each

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: ADMK and TVK leading in 18-20 seats each 

In the 234-seat Tamil Nadu Assembly, it's a close contest between ADMK and TVK at this hour. ADMK is leading in 20 seats while TVK is ahead in 18, as per current trends. 

DMK is far behind at this hour, leading in 9 seats. INC is leading in 2 seats. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: AINRC leads in 4 seats in Puducherry, INC ahead in 2 

In the country's smallest UT Assembly, Puducherry, AINRC is leading in 4 seats at this hour, while INC is ahead in 2. 

ADMK, DMK and independents are leading in one seat each.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: INC ahead in 34 seats in Kerala

In Kerala, which has a 140-constituency Assembly, INC is leading in 34 seats, CPI(M) in 18 seats, and IUML in 11 seats. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP leads in 3 seats in WB, 14 in Assam

Out of the 294-seat West Bengal Assembly, BJP appears to be leading in 3 seats while BGPM and AITC are leading in one seat each, as per early trends on the ECI portal. 

In the 126-constituency Assam Assembly, the centre-ruling party is leading in 14 seats, while the INC and BOPF are ahead in 2 and 3 seats, respectively.  

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Market guru Anil Singhvi decodes state poll impact on Dalal Street

Zee Business Managing Editor Anil Singhvi believes that except West Bengal, the 2026 state and UT elections are not likely to have a significant impact on the market. 

Only West Bengal is set to have a limited impact on Dalal Street, says the market guru. 

Here's what he says: 

• Exit polls have led to market expectations of a BJP win in state polls 
• Regardless of the outcome, Nifty50 is unlikely to move more than 100-200 points
• If BJP wins, stocks like CESC (Sanjeev Goenka Group) and Dalmia Bharat Group could see positive movement
• Stocks like Emami and Philips Carbon may see a positive impact Read more here

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Key seats to track in Kerala

• Nemom: BJP’s traditional entry point in Kerala
• Vattiyoorkavu: Urban swing constituency
• Thrissur: High-profile national attention seat
• Ponnani/Malappuram belt: IUML influence
• Kochi region: Urban middle-class indicator

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Key seats to watch out for in Puducherry

The UT is set to see an alliance-driven battle with no single dominant headline constituency. 

The entire UT is effectively a tight NDA vs INDIA bloc contest. 

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Key seats to track in Tamil Nadu  

• Kolathur: DMK stronghold
• RK Nagar: Historically unpredictable urban seat
• Coimbatore South: BJP vs DMK vs others
• Chepauk–Triplicane: DMK bastion
• Saidapet/T Nagar belts: Urban swing clusters

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Key seat to track in Assam

Dispur -- Assam’s capital constituency --  is not just another Assembly constituency but the state’s political nerve centre. As a key urban seat, its voting trends are closely watched for early signals on  broader city-based voter behaviour.

This is where urban voting trends are expected to show up early.  If Dispur swings, chances are urban Assam is moving the same way.

Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Key seats to track in WB

Here's a list of high-stakes battles worth tracking in the state, where incumbent Mamata Banerjee is defending her seat. The first woman to hold the office, Banerjee has served as the chief minister of the state since May 2011.

• Bhowanipore (Bhabanipur): High-stakes face-off involving Mamata Banerjee
• Nandigram
• Baharampur (Behrampore)
• Asansol Dakshin
• Dinhata 
• Bhangar
• Siliguri 
• Kharagpur Sadar 
• Tollygunge / Rashbehari / Noapara 
• Bagdah 

Assembly Election Results 2026: ECI portals to display LIVE data  

The Election Commission of India (ECI) -- the body that administers election processes in the country ensuring free and fair elections -- is set to announce Assembly poll results with live counting updates available on its portals:

• eciresults.nic.in
• eci.gov.in
• results.eci.gov.in

The portals will display seat-wise, party-wise and constituency-wise winners in real time.

The ECI has committed to upholding the highest standards of transparency, security and efficiency in the vote-counting process, which includes bye-elections in seven Assembly constituencies of five States.

Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE: Counting of votes begins in WB, TN, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

India has kicked off the counting of votes amid tight security in four states and a Union Territory (UT), with the final verdict expected later in the day. Postal ballots will be counted first, followed by EVMs. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry went into polls earlier this month, where electors participated heavily to select fresh governments.

West Bengal is expected to take centre stage in the much-anticipated 2026 Assembly polls with most exit polls predicting a tight contest with the BJP having a clear edge over the ruling TMC. The exit polls also project a decisive lead for the ruling BJP in Assam, and a change of regime in Kerala with the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) projected to make a comeback.