The counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal is set for May 4, starting at 8:00 am. Initial trends are expected within a few hours, with clearer leads emerging by late morning. The elections took place in April, with high voter turnout across all states. West Bengal led with a remarkable 92% turnout, followed by Puducherry at 89.87% and Assam at 85.38%. Tamil Nadu and Kerala recorded turnouts of 84.69% and 79.63%, respectively. The counting will occur at designated centers under strict security measures, ensuring transparency with the presence of authorized officials and candidates' representatives. Voters can track results in real-time on the Election Commission of India's official website, results.eci.gov.in, as well as through mobile platforms and major news outlets.