Assembly Elections 2026 Results Live: High-stakes battle unfolds in 4 states

State Assembly Elections 2026 results live: A high-stakes political contest is unfolding across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry on Monday. Following a high-decibel campaign and record voter turnout, the unsealing of EVMs at 8.00 am will determine the fate of 824 assembly seats. From the intense bipolar battle in Bengal to the potential disruption of entrenched political equations in the south, the results are expected to shape national narratives ahead of the 2029 Lok Sabha elections.

In West Bengal, the contest has evolved into a credibility test for both the ruling establishment and a resurgent opposition, sharpened by voter roll controversies. In Assam, the key question is whether incumbency, reinforced by welfare delivery, can outweigh signs of fatigue on the ground. Tamil Nadu presents a more fluid contest, with the new political entry of actor-turned-politician Vijay threatening to unsettle the state’s long-standing Dravidian binary. In Kerala, the focus is on whether the state adheres to its pattern of alternating power or breaks from it. Meanwhile, in Puducherry, a small assembly is witnessing an outsized contest shaped by shifting alliances, defections, and the spillover of Tamil Nadu’s political currents.

Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu witnessed a record 84% voter turnout for its 234 seats, where the ruling DMK-led alliance is facing a challenge from the AIADMK and the disruptive entry of actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The focus remains on whether the "revolving door" tradition stays closed or if the political debutant splits the vote significantly among young voters.

Past Results (2021): The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance swept to power with 159 seats, ending a decade of AIADMK rule.

Exit Polls: While agencies like People's Pulse predict a DMK return (125–145 seats), Axis My India has provided a shock projection of 98–120 seats for Vijay’s TVK, potentially pushing the assembly toward a hung result.

West Bengal
The battle for the 294-member assembly is a high-stakes face-off between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). This election followed a controversial "Special Intensive Revision" of voter rolls that removed nearly 9 million names, an issue that dominated the discourse during the two-phase polling on April 23 and 29.

Past Results (2021): The TMC secured a massive victory with 213 seats, while the BJP emerged as the primary opposition with 77 seats.

Exit Polls: Projections remain sharply divided, with most agencies (like Today's Chanakya) predicting a BJP surge past the 148-majority mark, while People's Pulse forecasts a strong TMC comeback with up to 185 seats.

Assam
The NDA is eyeing a historic "hat-trick" in the 126-seat assembly, banking on the leadership of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and a campaign centered on development and welfare delivery. Polling on April 9 saw a massive 85.96% turnout, with the Congress-led "Mahajot" alliance fighting to reclaim its traditional stronghold.

Past Results (2021): The BJP-led NDA won 75 seats (BJP: 60), while the Congress-led alliance managed 50 seats.

Exit Polls: Most pollsters indicate a comfortable lead for the NDA, suggesting the alliance is likely to cross the majority mark of 64 seats once again.

Kerala
Kerala’s 140 seats were contested in a traditional but intense battle between the ruling LDF and the UDF. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is aiming for an unprecedented second consecutive term for the LDF, while the UDF hopes to capitalize on anti-incumbency trends that have historically defined the state's politics.

Past Results (2021): In a historic win, the LDF retained power with 99 seats, leaving the UDF with 41.

Exit Polls: Pollsters project a nail-biting finish, with a slim majority for either side; early trends suggest the UDF may have a slight edge in several key "hot seats."

Puducherry
In the 30-member assembly of the Union Territory, the ruling NDA (AINRC-BJP) is fighting to retain its hold against the Congress-DMK combine and the rising popularity of the TVK. The UT recorded a historic 89.87% voter turnout on April 9.

Past Results (2021): The NDA secured a simple majority with 16 seats, with N. Rangasamy of the AINRC sworn in as Chief Minister.

Exit Polls: Axis My India and People’s Pulse both project the NDA to hold a clear edge, likely securing between 16 and 20 seats, though TVK is expected to make an impressive debut among first-time voters.