Punjab Newsline | New Delhi
The counting of votes for Assembly elections in five states—West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala—along with the Union Territory of Puducherry, is currently underway, with early trends beginning to shape the electoral landscape.
In West Bengal, a fierce contest is unfolding between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC). As per early trends from 256 out of 293 seats, the BJP has surged ahead on 148 seats, crossing the majority mark, while the TMC is leading on 102 seats. The Left is ahead on one seat, indicating a close and high-stakes battle in the state.
In Assam, the BJP has comfortably crossed the majority mark, leading on 66 seats out of 126. The Congress-led alliance is trailing behind with leads on 19 seats, while other parties have yet to open their account. The party, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is aiming for a third consecutive term in power.
Tamil Nadu is witnessing a potential political upset, with actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, leading on 74 seats. The ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam is ahead on 51 seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has taken leads on 44 seats, making it a triangular contest.
In Kerala, the United Democratic Front (UDF) has taken an early lead, while the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is trailing in the initial trends.
Meanwhile, in Puducherry, the outcome will determine whether Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy retains power or if a shift in governance takes place.
These elections were held across different phases in April, with high voter turnout recorded in all regions. As counting progresses, the final results are expected to provide a clearer picture of the political future in these key states.
