The results of the 2026 Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry will be declared on May 4, with counting starting at 8 a.m. This election will determine the fate of 824 seats across the five states. The Election Commission has confirmed that counting will occur simultaneously in all constituencies, with early trends expected within one to two hours and final results likely by evening. Voters can track updates on the official Election Commission website and various media platforms including CNN News18, which will provide live coverage starting at 6 a.m.. The polling took place in April, with West Bengal showing the highest turnout at over 92%. Exit polls indicate a competitive landscape, particularly in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, where the Trinamool Congress and the BJP are in a tight race, and the DMK-led alliance is expected to retain power in Tamil Nadu. In Assam, the BJP is projected to win a majority, while Kerala shows a close contest between the Congress-led United Democratic Front and the Left Democratic Front. In Puducherry, the BJP-led NDA is anticipated to secure a significant number of seats.