2026 Exit Polls: BJP Leads in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu Tight Race, Kerala Too Close to Call
News18 Exit Polls 2026: Bengal Favours BJP, Kerala Too Close To Call, Tamil Nadu On Knife Edge
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The 2026 Assembly elections exit polls indicate a potential lead for the BJP in West Bengal, a close contest in Tamil Nadu between AIADMK and DMK, and a narrow edge for the Congress-led UDF in Kerala. Assam shows a strong projection for the BJP-led NDA, suggesting a likely second term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- 01BJP projected to win 88-98 seats in West Bengal, leading over TMC.
- 02Tamil Nadu sees a tight race with AIADMK+ expected to secure 114-124 seats.
- 03Kerala's UDF slightly ahead of LDF, with projections of 70-80 seats.
- 04Assam's NDA projected to win 90-100 seats, indicating a strong lead.
- 05Exit polls are indicative and should be interpreted with caution.
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The exit polls for the 2026 Assembly elections reveal significant insights across four states in India. In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is projected to gain a slight advantage over the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), with estimates suggesting the BJP could secure between 88 and 98 seats out of 152, while the TMC+ alliance might achieve 51 to 61 seats. In Tamil Nadu, the AIADMK-led alliance is expected to narrowly lead with projections of 114 to 124 seats against the DMK-led bloc, which is estimated to win 103 to 113 seats. The vote share is closely contested, with AIADMK+ at 39.9% and DMK+ at 38.9%. Meanwhile, in Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) appears to have a slim lead over the Left Democratic Front (LDF), with projections indicating the UDF could secure 70 to 80 seats in the 140-member Assembly. Finally, in Assam, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is projected to achieve a decisive victory, with estimates of 90 to 100 seats in the 126-member Assembly, suggesting a strong return for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. These exit polls provide a snapshot of the political landscape but should be interpreted cautiously as they are not definitive results.
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The outcomes of these exit polls could significantly influence political strategies and voter sentiments in the respective states leading up to the official results.
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