Vote Counting Begins for Assembly Elections Across India
5 battlegrounds, 823 seats: All set for counting of votes for assembly elections tomorrow
Hindustan Times
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Vote counting for assembly elections in four Indian states—Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala—and the union territory of Puducherry is set to commence. With 823 seats contested, key political figures like Mamata Banerjee (Trinamool Congress) and MK Stalin (DMK) are vying for power amid intense competition and allegations of electoral misconduct.
- 01Vote counting for assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry begins tomorrow.
- 02A total of 823 seats were contested in these elections held from April 9 to April 29, 2026.
- 03Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress faces significant challenges from the Bharatiya Janata Party in West Bengal.
- 04Exit polls suggest varying outcomes for major parties, with the Congress-led UDF predicted to win in Kerala.
- 05Record participation of 443 women candidates in Tamil Nadu reflects a shift towards greater political engagement.
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The counting of votes for assembly elections held across Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and the union territory of Puducherry is set to begin tomorrow. The elections took place from April 9 to April 29, 2026, with a total of 823 seats contested. In West Bengal, the battle is intense between the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by Mamata Banerjee and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with allegations of electoral misconduct surfacing. Exit polls indicate a potential upset for the TMC, while Banerjee remains confident of a victory with over 200 seats. In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is projected to secure a significant win, with predictions suggesting they could obtain between 78 to 94 seats. Assam appears to favor the incumbent BJP government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, with predictions of a clean sweep. Tamil Nadu's elections saw the DMK aiming to retain power, while a notable 443 women candidates contested the polls, signaling a growing trend in political participation. As the results unfold, the implications for these states and their governance will be closely monitored.
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The results of these elections will determine the political landscape in these states, affecting governance and policy directions.
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