Counting of votes for assembly elections in five Indian states—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry—commenced today at 8 AM. This election is pivotal for several political leaders, including Mamata Banerjee (Chief Minister of West Bengal) and MK Stalin (Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu). In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Banerjee is under scrutiny as it seeks a fourth consecutive term. The counting will occur for 293 seats, with a revote scheduled for one seat due to electoral irregularities. In Tamil Nadu, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is anticipated to retain power, although the emergence of actor Vijay as a potential victor adds uncertainty. Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) aims for a third consecutive win in Assam and is also attempting to gain a foothold in Kerala against the Left Democratic Front (LDF), which has held power for two terms. The results will not only impact the states involved but could also have repercussions for future elections, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath campaigned heavily in Bengal.