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India’s 2026 Assembly election trends are delivering major surprises across regions. Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has emerged as the biggest force in Tamil Nadu, denting Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. In Kerala, the United Democratic Front is leading, while the National Democratic Alliance is ahead in Puducherry. West Bengal trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party crossing the majority mark, pointing to a dramatic nationwide political shift.

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Extending his remarks beyond West Bengal, Modi also referred to the BJP-NDA’s performance in Assam, calling it a reaffirmation of the alliance’s development agenda. He stated, “Assam blesses BJP-NDA once again,” and thanked voters for a “resounding mandate.”

West Bengal is witnessing a historic political shift as the BJP inches closer to the 200-seat mark, positioning itself for a landslide victory. If trends hold, the party is set to form its first-ever government in the state, bringing an end to Mamata Banerjee’s 15-year rule. The results signal a dramatic change in voter sentiment, with the outcome expected to reshape the state’s political landscape and carry wider national implications.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay has delivered a major political upset in Tamil Nadu, with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as the largest force in the Assembly elections. The surge has come largely at the expense of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, reshaping the state’s political dynamics. The results mark a dramatic shift, signaling voter appetite for change and a new chapter in Tamil Nadu politics.

As counting progressed and trends stabilised, TVK emerged as the single largest party. The party is leading in or has won 109 out of the 233 constituencies it contested, placing it close to the majority mark.

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Vote counting underway across 823 seats in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, along with bypolls in eight constituencies. High-stakes results will shape national politics, with key tests for Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin and Pinarayi Vijayan.

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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is poised for victory in Tamil Nadu as early ECI trends show a strong lead. Party chief Vijay emerges as CM frontrunner, while buzz grows around his link with Trisha Krishnan on her birthday.

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If one looks closely, Vijay's exhaustive filmography has served as the groundwork for his political career. Vijay's win is being seen as a historic moment in Tamil Nadu politics with many comparing him to MGR.

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Prashant Kishor’s 2024 prediction about TVK and Vijay is going viral as Tamil Nadu election trends show strong leads for the debutant party. Kishor had said TVK could win big if it contested alone, a forecast now drawing attention amid counting results.

The BJP maintained a strong lead in West Bengal on Monday (May 4, 2026), surging ahead in 198 Assembly seats against the TMC’s 89 as counting progressed steadily, signalling a potential political churn in a State long dominated by Mamata Banerjee and setting the stage for a high-stakes power shift.

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 bring a major political shift as actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerges as the single largest party. This unexpected surge signals a new era in Tamil Nadu politics, challenging established players and reshaping the state’s political landscape. What led to TVK’s rise? How will this impact government formation? Get complete analysis, seat breakdown, and reactions from key leaders.