Mamata Banerjee trailed Suvendu Adhikari after the second counting round in Bhabanipur, reversing her initial lead. According to the Election Commission of India, Adhikari secured 6,380 votes against Banerjee’s 4,822, a deficit of 1,558 votes. Earlier, Banerjee led by 1,996 votes in the first round, highlighting volatile early trends. Counting across 293 constituencies in West Bengal continues under tight security. The Bhabanipur seat remains a high-stakes contest, with Adhikari positioned as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s key challenger. Further shifts are expected as more rounds conclude. (PC: X)

Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), is heading towards a strong debut in the 2026 Tamil Nadu election, with early trends showing it crossing 100 seats. The party is nearing the majority mark of 118 seats. TVK spokesperson Felix Gerald said, “DMK was running about in a dark room, now they know the reality, TVK will form govt on its own.” The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is leading in over 50 seats. Voting was held on April 23. Security has been increased at Vijay’s residence and party office. (PC: X)

Pawan Khera said allies performed strongly in the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, even as early trends showed the National Democratic Alliance crossing the majority mark comfortably. The Indian National Congress leader avoided direct comments on BJP’s lead, asserting there is a “wave of change” and urging patience for final results. Meanwhile, Khera has been involved in legal controversy over earlier allegations concerning Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, adding a political backdrop to ongoing developments during the counting process.

Early trends in West Bengal show the Bharatiya Janata Party expanding beyond its North Bengal strongholds. The party is leading in districts like Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri, which have been its base. It is also gaining in the tribal-dominated Jangalmahal region, including Medinipur. BJP leader Sankar Kumar Guchhait is ahead in Medinipur. The party is also leading in parts of the Presidency region, including Howrah Dakshin and Howrah Uttar. The All India Trinamool Congress is ahead in Howrah Madhya. Counting is still in early stages, and trends may change. (PC: X)

Supporters of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam expressed anger in Chennai after trends showed the party trailing third in Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. Workers removed banners and poles at a party office, with some later saying they would restore them. Many supporters broke down, shocked that actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam surged ahead. Early results show TVK leading with over 96 seats, followed by All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam at 71 and DMK at 58. Vijay is leading in Tiruchirappalli East and Perambur, intensifying speculation of future alliances.

Early trends in Kerala show the Congress-led United Democratic Front crossing the majority mark. The alliance is leading in 77 seats in initial counting. This puts the UDF ahead in the race to form the government. Counting began in the morning and is still in progress. Officials expect a clearer picture by the afternoon. The results are important for all three fronts in the state. The Left Democratic Front and the Bharatiya Janata Party are also in the contest. Trends may change as more rounds of counting are completed. (PC: X)

The Indian National Congress faces significant hurdles in the Assam Assembly Elections 2026. Weak grassroots organisation after 2016 and 2021 defeats has limited vote conversion, while the Bharatiya Janata Party has expanded its cadre across regions. Leadership issues, internal exits, and inconsistent messaging have hurt cohesion, unlike BJP’s unified leadership under Himanta Biswa Sarma. Alliance management with AIUDF and others remains problematic due to poor vote transfer. BJP’s welfare-driven governance has strengthened its support base. Meanwhile, Congress lacks a clear counter-narrative, and fragmented electoral arithmetic further complicates its prospects in the state. (PC: X)

Suvendu Adhikari said initial counting rounds in Bhabanipur would be challenging despite early leads. The Bharatiya Janata Party leader indicated the contest is expected to remain closely fought as counting progresses, expressing confidence of edging ahead in later rounds. The high-profile battle against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee continues to draw significant attention, with trends likely to shift through the day. Observers expect fluctuations in vote margins as successive rounds are completed, making Bhabanipur one of the most closely watched constituencies in the ongoing election counting process.

Early trends in Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 show the National Democratic Alliance leading. At 10 AM, All India NR Congress leads in 8 seats, Congress in 2, while BJP, ADMK, and DMK trail in one each; Independents lead in 3. Earlier, NDA led in 22 of 30 seats at 8:47 AM and 13 at 8:25 AM. As per the Election Commission of India, AINRC was ahead in Muthialpet, Thattanchavady, and Ariankuppam. The high-profile Thattanchavady contest features CM N Rangasamy against former CM V Vaithilingam. (PC: X)

Early trends in Tamil Nadu show a tight contest between Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, led by Chief Minister M K Stalin, is trailing in third place in initial rounds. The state is seeing a three-way contest for the first time in many years. Most exit polls had predicted a DMK win. However, early numbers suggest a strong performance by TVK. The results may change as counting continues across all 234 seats. The majority mark in the Assembly is 118. (PC: NDTV)