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Counting for the 2026 assembly elections began at 8am today in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. This counts for a total of
823 seats, amid significant political battles and a history of high voter turnout.
Polling in Assam, conducted on April 9, yielded a
voter turnout of 84.6%, with similar voting in Kerala where participation reached
85.10%. In West Bengal, two-phase polling saw a remarkable
turnout of 93.05%, while Puducherry recorded an unprecedented
89.87%.
Overall, exit polls indicate a potential victory for the BJP-led alliance, while Congress-led UDF is projected to perform strongly in Kerala. As stated, “Three of the states—Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala—have never seen a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government and represent the final frontier for the party.”
The Election Commission of India stated that the counting will initiate with postal ballots, progressing to electronic voting machine counts at 8:30 am, with results updated in real-time on the official portal.
To secure the counting process,
15,464 personnel were deployed, including returning officers and counting assistants. Additionally,
25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces were stationed at counting centres for security.
The outcomes of these elections hold significant implications for national politics, amplifying the stakes of the results today.
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Counting for the 2026 assembly elections commenced at 8am today across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, involving a total of 823 seats. This election follows record voter turnout rates amid crucial political contests and substantial adjustments to voter rolls.
