Elections 2026 Results 2026 – BJP Scores a Hat-trick in Assam, ‘Khela’ in Bengal, New Party Emerges in Tamil Nadu, Know More

Assembly Elections 2026 Update: Results are currently being declared for the assembly elections across five states, including West Bengal. The election results serve as a testament to the fact that politics is no one’s exclusive legacy. When the public mood shifts, even the most formidable political stalwarts can come crashing down from their lofty heights. In West Bengal, Mamata Didi has suffered a major setback for the first time in 15 years, as the BJP appears poised to form the government with a near two-thirds majority.

Key Highlights

In Assam, the BJP has achieved a historic victory, scoring a hat-trick of wins. The most shocking upset, however, has occurred in Tamil Nadu. There, the newly formed TVK party appears to be emerging as the single largest party, securing 111 seats. Conversely, the incumbent party—M.K. Stalin’s DMK—seems to be slipping to the third position. This constitutes a massive blow for them.

Assam Turns Saffron Once Again

Delivering an exceptional performance, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has scored a hat-trick in Assam by forming the government for the third consecutive time. Through its performance in Assam, the BJP has demonstrated that if votes are sought based on developmental work, the impact of anti-incumbency sentiments becomes significantly diminished.

The twin themes of development and the ideology of Hindutva proved far more potent than the Congress party’s electoral strategy. The BJP’s success was driven by a strategy that leveraged the immense popularity of Himanta Biswa Sarma and was executed with aggressive vigour during the election campaign.

Mamata Defeated in West Bengal After 15 Years

The electorate of West Bengal has taken everyone by surprise this time around. The BJP is currently leading in seats that would grant them a near two-thirds majority, while Mamata Banerjee—who has held power for the past 15 years—appears to be facing a severe electoral setback.

During the election campaign, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had made a bold prediction: “On May 4th, counting will begin in the morning; ballot boxes will start opening at 8:00 AM; the first round will conclude at 9:00 AM; the second round at 10:00 AM; by 1:00 PM, the counting will be over—and it will be ‘Tata, Bye-Bye’ for Didi.” Perhaps Amit Shah had already sensed that the people of West Bengal had firmly made up their minds to bring about a change.

The Rise of a New Political Party in Tamil Nadu

The party of film actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay—the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK)—has achieved a remarkable feat in Tamil Nadu. In its very first election, Vijay’s party has emerged as a formidable force within the state. The TVK has surpassed the state’s two veteran political giants: the DMK and the AIADMK. Currently, Vijay’s party is leading in 108 out of the 234 seats.