New Delhi: The results of the assembly elections held in five states will be declared tomorrow—May 4, 2026—with the eyes of all political parties fixed firmly upon them. The counting of votes for the assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM, and all preparations for the process have been completed. Strict security surveillance is being maintained outside the strong rooms where the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are stored.
The entire nation has its eyes set on West Bengal. Results will be declared for the 293 assembly seats in West Bengal. In Assam (126 seats), Kerala (140 seats), and Puducherry (30 seats), voting was concluded in a single phase on April 9. Meanwhile, voting for the 234 seats in Tamil Nadu was also conducted in a single phase on April 23.
📊 Election Results At A Glance — May 4, 2026
| State | Seats | Voting Date | Counting | Key Contest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🔴 West Bengal | 293 | Apr 23 + Apr 29 + May 2 (repoll) | 8 AM, May 4 | BJP vs TMC |
| 🟠 Assam | 126 | April 9 | 8 AM, May 4 | BJP vs Congress |
| 🔵 Kerala | 140 | April 9 | 8 AM, May 4 | UDF vs LDF |
| 🟢 Tamil Nadu | 234 | April 23 | 8 AM, May 4 | TVK vs DMK vs AIADMK |
| 🟡 Puducherry | 30 | April 9 | 8 AM, May 4 | NDA vs Congress |
| Total | 823 seats | — | — | — |
What the Exit Polls Suggest
Exit polls have emerged ahead of the official election results. According to the exit polls, the BJP appears poised to return to power in Assam for a third consecutive term. In West Bengal, predictions suggest that the BJP could form the government for the very first time. In Kerala, the Left Front appears to be on its way out of power. According to the exit polls, the TVK—the party led by actor Vijay—appears headed for a victory in Tamil Nadu. However, these are merely exit poll surveys; the true outcome—who wins and who loses—will only be revealed on May 4.
Record-Breaking Voter Turnout in West Bengal
Speaking of West Bengal, voters in the state participated with immense enthusiasm this time around. The state witnessed a massive voter turnout, setting a new record in the post-independence era. Previously, voter turnout stood at 84% in 2011, 82.66% in 2016, and 81.56% in 2021. This time, however, the turnout exceeded 92%.
Increased Voting Compared to the Previous Election
In West Bengal, the first phase of voting—covering 152 seats—saw approximately 2.11 million (21.11 lakh) more votes cast compared to the 2021 elections. In the second phase—covering 142 seats—there was an increase of 908,000 (9.08 lakh) votes. Based on this calculation, an average of 6,400 additional votes were cast per seat. Political analysts believe that the return of migrant workers to their homes played a significant role in this substantial increase in votes.
In the 152 seats contested in the first phase, rural voters constitute 81 per cent of the electorate, while Muslim voters account for 29 per cent, Scheduled Caste voters for 2 per cent, and Scheduled Tribe voters for 1 per cent. In contrast, in the 142 seats of the second phase, rural voters make up only a cent, implying a greater urban influence.
