2026 Assembly Election Results: Key Details from Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry
Assembly Election Results 2026 Date, Time: Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Puducherry Counting Details
The Indian Express
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The 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry concluded with significant voter turnout. Counting of votes will begin on May 4, with West Bengal leading in participation at 92.47%. Allegations of EVM tampering have emerged, particularly in West Bengal, while Assam reported poll-related violence.
- 01Counting for the Assembly elections will start on May 4 at 8 am.
- 02West Bengal had the highest voter turnout at 92.47%.
- 03Assam recorded its highest-ever turnout of 85.38%.
- 04Controversies arose in West Bengal over alleged EVM tampering.
- 05Puducherry saw a notable turnout of 89.87%, with high participation among third-gender electors.
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The 2026 Assembly elections for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry were conducted with significant voter engagement. Polling in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry occurred on April 9, while Tamil Nadu and West Bengal voted on April 23, with West Bengal having a two-phase election on April 23 and 29. The Election Commission of India oversaw elections for 824 Assembly seats across these regions. Voter turnout was notably high, with West Bengal achieving 92.47%, Assam at 85.38%, Kerala at 79.63%, Tamil Nadu at 84.69%, and Puducherry at 89.87%. However, allegations of EVM tampering in West Bengal have sparked controversy, alongside reports of violence in Assam on polling day, where 30 individuals were injured. The counting of votes will commence on May 4 at 8 am, with results expected by late afternoon or evening.
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The results of these elections will determine the political landscape in these states and the Union Territory, impacting governance and policy direction.
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