A poll of exit polls shows mixed trends across states. In Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is likely to return to power. In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front may come back after 10 years.   In Assam, the National Democratic Alliance is set to retain power. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is expected to return.   West Bengal remains the closest contest. Some polls give an edge to the BJP, while others back the ruling All India Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee.   Final results will be declared on May 4. (PC: India Today)

Exit polls show a weak outlook for the Left in Kerala and West Bengal. In Kerala, the Left Democratic Front may lose power after two terms. Polls suggest the Congress-led UDF could return with a clear lead. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan still remains a popular face, but anti-incumbency is seen as a key factor. In West Bengal, the Left Front may win very few seats. The contest is mainly between the TMC and BJP. Analysts say voters are choosing between the two main parties, leaving little space for the Left. Exit polls may change. (PC: X)

The Axis My India exit poll suggests major shifts in key states. In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay and his party TVK may win 98–120 seats, close to the majority mark. The ruling DMK may get 92–110 seats. In Assam, the NDA is projected to win 88–100 seats, giving Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma another term. The poll also shows NDA leading in Puducherry. Exit polls are only estimates and may differ from final results. (PC: X)

Exit polls have given the BJP a slight edge in West Bengal, but ground mood points to a tighter contest. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s personal appeal and the “Bangla Asmita” factor remain strong. “Bangla Asmita” means pride in Bengali identity, culture, and language. Many voters still see her as a key Bengali voice. This may limit the BJP’s gains despite anti-incumbency. The BJP has pushed hard on issues like governance and corruption. However, local feedback shows mixed views. Some voters support change, while others remain cautious. Final results on May 4 will decide the outcome. (PC: India Today)

Exit polls for Puducherry show the NDA leading but not by a large margin. Most surveys suggest the alliance may cross the majority mark of 16 seats in the 30-member Assembly. Axis My India has projected 16–20 seats for the NDA, while others also give it an edge. The SPA alliance is expected to follow behind, with a smaller seat share. Several constituencies are seen as closely fought. These tight races could decide the final result. Exit polls give early trends, but the actual outcome will be clear only after counting day. (PC: X)

The Axis My India exit poll has projected a strong win for the NDA in Assam. It suggests the alliance may get 88 to 100 seats in the 126-member Assembly. The BJP alone is likely to win 70 to 80 seats. Allies AGP and BPF are expected to add more seats. The Congress-led alliance may be limited to 24 to 36 seats. The poll indicates that key campaign issues helped the ruling side. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led the campaign. Final results on May 4 will confirm if the NDA secures another term. (PC: NDTV)

Exit polls suggest a comeback for the Congress-led UDF in Kerala, pointing to a possible return to its long pattern of changing governments. Most pollsters have placed UDF ahead, with the ruling LDF close behind. Axis My India has given UDF 78–90 seats and LDF 49–62 seats. Other surveys also show a similar trend. The state voted on April 9 for 140 seats. The LDF, led by Pinarayi Vijayan, has been in power since 2016. Final results on May 4 will confirm if Kerala returns to its usual cycle or keeps the current government. (PC: HT)

The Axis My India exit poll has suggested a major shift in Tamil Nadu politics. It indicates that actor-turned-politician Vijay could emerge as a strong force in his debut election. The poll even compares him to M. G. Ramachandran, known as MGR, who once changed the state’s political path. Vijay’s party, TVK, has drawn support from young voters. The exit poll hints at a break from the long-standing two-party system. However, final results will decide if this early trend turns into actual seats on counting day. (PC: India Today)

West Bengal has scripted electoral history, recording its highest-ever voter turnout since Independence across both polling phases, with over 92% participation. Phase one on April 23 saw 91.78% turnout, while Phase two on April 29 recorded 91.71%, according to the Election Commission of India. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar celebrated the milestone saying, "Chunav ka Parv, Paschim Bengal ka Garv." Over 2.22 crore voters were eligible in the final phase alone. The contest remains a fierce TMC vs BJP battle, with TMC eyeing 100+ seats from Phase one while BJP claims 110. Key constituencies including Bhabanipur and Tollyganj remain closely watched as Bengal awaits its historic verdict. (PC: HT)

As polling concluded for the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, a split verdict emerged across exit polls. While six pollsters predicted a BJP edge, two emerged as clear outliers forecasting a decisive TMC landslide. Peoples Pulse projected TMC winning 177–187 seats against BJP's 95–110, estimating TMC's vote share at 46.5% versus BJP's 41.5%. Even more strikingly, Janmat Polls projected a sweeping 195–205 seats for Mamata's party, pushing BJP down to just 80–90 seats. Both Congress and the Left Front were projected to remain largely irrelevant. The dramatic divergence between pollsters highlights how razor-thin vote share differences can produce wildly contrasting seat outcomes under India's first-past-the-post electoral system. (PC: News18)