Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated at party headquarters as early assembly election trends showed the party performing strongly across multiple regions. Leads in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry contributed to a festive atmosphere among supporters. In West Bengal, the BJP appeared poised for a significant breakthrough, while in Assam it moved closer to retaining power. In Puducherry too, trends indicated an advantage for the party-led alliance. As counting progressed, celebrations intensified, reflecting optimism within party ranks about consolidating gains and expanding its political footprint across states in this crucial election cycle.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has taken a commanding lead in over 190 seats in West Bengal, putting it on course to form its first government in the state. As the Trinamool Congress trails significantly, BJP workers gathered outside Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s residence in Kolkata, chanting slogans. Banerjee, however, alleged irregularities, claiming counting was slowed or halted in around 100 seats and that leads in favour of her party were being suppressed. She urged party workers to remain vigilant at counting centres. If trends hold, the result could end TMC’s 15-year rule and mark a major political shift.

The Bharatiya Janata Party is leading in all four assembly seats of Jhargram including Nayagram, Gopiballavpur, Jhargram and Binpur signalling a potential breakthrough in West Bengal. The region, part of Junglemahal with a significant SC/ST population, appears to have shifted support. A symbolic moment during campaigning, when Narendra Modi stopped to eat jhalmuri, gained attention and was later framed as a connect with local culture. While the Trinamool Congress dismissed it as staged, BJP leaders linked it to voter outreach. Early trends suggest this “jhalmuri effect” may have contributed to BJP’s strong performance in the district. (PC: India Today)

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to form the government in West Bengal, ending the 15-year rule of Mamata Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress. The BJP is nearing 200 seats, while TMC is far behind in double digits. The party gained in North Bengal and also made inroads into TMC strongholds like Medinipur and Burdwan. Urban areas like Kolkata and Howrah also showed strong support for the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had earlier said, “The river Ganga flows to Bengal via Bihar.” The results now reflect that shift. (PC: X)

Early trends in the Assam Assembly election show the National Democratic Alliance leading in over 70 of 126 seats, inching towards a majority as counting progresses. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading from Jalukbari, while Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi trails behind BJP’s Hitendranath Goswami in Jorhat. Counting is underway across 40 centres in 35 districts, with multi-centre arrangements in select regions. The contest will determine whether the NDA secures a third consecutive term or if the Congress-led alliance returns to power after a decade. Both sides had earlier expressed confidence of winning close to 100 seats. (PC: X)

Narendra Modi addressed voters in West Bengal through an audio message, emphasising that serving and securing the state is his foremost duty. Highlighting the approach of the Bharatiya Janata Party, he asserted that the party stands apart from others in its commitment to governance and public safety. Modi’s message aimed to reinforce the BJP’s positioning during the election process, underlining responsibility towards development and security. The statement comes amid ongoing political contestation in the state, with parties intensifying outreach efforts to influence public perception during the crucial election period.

Mamata Banerjee alleged that vote counting was halted at around 100 locations in West Bengal, issuing an SOS appeal to voters amid ongoing election results. She claimed offices were vandalised and votes “looted” in the name of SIR, raising concerns over the process. Her remarks came as data from the Election Commission of India showed a significant lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party. The allegations intensified political tensions during counting, with the situation remaining closely monitored as authorities continue tallying votes and responding to concerns raised by stakeholders. 

Mamata Banerjee said early counting trends were unreliable as the Bharatiya Janata Party took a strong lead in West Bengal. In a video message, the Trinamool Congress chief asked supporters to stay at counting centres. “Don’t leave the counting centres, the numbers are fake,” she said. Banerjee claimed TMC was ahead in many seats but figures were not being shown. She also alleged the Election Commission of India and BJP were hiding trends. She said results would change after 14–18 rounds of counting. BJP was leading in 181 seats, while TMC trailed at 90. (PC: HT)

Early trends in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026 show Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the single largest force, leading in 108 seats. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam trails at 52, while All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam holds 73 seats. TVK has dominated urban regions, including Chennai, and made gains in southern and rural constituencies. Vijay leads in Perambur and Trichy East, while Chief Minister MK Stalin trails in Kolathur. Several senior leaders across parties are also trailing. Celebrations erupted at Vijay’s residence, contrasting with subdued scenes at DMK offices. Though TVK expresses confidence of forming the government independently, it may fall short of the majority mark of 118, making post-poll alliances a key factor in determining the final outcome. (PC: X)

Mamata Banerjee urged patience during vote counting in West Bengal, asking people to “wait and watch” while alleging “vote loot” by the Bharatiya Janata Party. The All India Trinamool Congress chief raised concerns amid ongoing counting trends, signalling distrust over the electoral process. Her remarks come at a crucial stage of counting, as political tensions rise in the fiercely contested election. While no further details were provided, the statement reflects heightened political rhetoric during the results phase, with both parties closely monitoring developments and awaiting clearer trends before drawing definitive conclusions.