<p>Counting of votes is underway since 8 am on Monday (May 4) across 823 assembly constituencies spanning West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry, deciding the outcome of high-stakes elections that witnessed record voter participation. This marks the biggest single day of election results since the 2024 general elections.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Election Results are being closely watched, while Kerala, Assam and Puducherry are also attracting eyeballs. While the BJP is eyeing third term in Assam and a second term in Puducherry, it is looking to dislodge Mamata Banerjee's TMC from Bengal. Down South, the contest became interesting with the entry of actor-turned politician Vijay, who is directly challenging the ruling DMK. But what is the magic number that the parties need to form the government in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry? Here's a look</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-election-results-2026-winners-who-won-who-lost-full-list-of-constituency-wise-results-1777871942459"><strong>Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost - Key seats, top faces and FULL LIST of constituency-wise results</strong></a></p><h2><strong>What is the halfway mark in West Bengal?</strong></h2><p>The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has a total of 294 seats, and the halfway mark required to form a government is 148 seats. In the 2021 elections, the All India Trinamool Congress secured a dominant victory with 213 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party won 77 seats, emerging as the principal opposition.</p><h2><strong>How many seats are required to form government in Tamil Nadu?</strong></h2><p>The number of seats required in Tamil Nadu Assembly for a party to form government on its own is 118. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won 133 seats out of 234, securing an absolute majority. The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) won a total of 159 seats.</p><h2><strong>What is the majority mark in Kerala?</strong></h2><p>The majority mark in the 140-seat Kerala Legislative Assembly is 71 seats. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) won a historic 99 seats out of 140 in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election. This victory allowed the LDF to retain power for a second consecutive term, breaking the traditional cycle of alternating governments in the state</p><h2><strong>What is the magic number in Assam?</strong></h2><p>The magic number to form a government in Assam is 64. This represents the majority mark in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly, where any party or coalition needs to cross 63 seats to secure a majority. In the 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party won 60 seats out of the total 126 seats. The BJP contested as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and formed the government in the state along with its allies, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL).</p><h2><strong>What is the number to form the government in Puducherry?</strong></h2><p>To form a government in Puducherry, a party or coalition needs a majority of 17 seats. The assembly consists of 30 elected seats and 3 nominated members, bringing the total strength to 33, making 17 the necessary number for a simple majority.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamata-banerjee-breaks-silence-amid-bjp-s-massive-leads-win-in-west-bengal-election-results-1777879409164"><strong>'After sunset, you will win': Mamata Banerjee breaks silence amid BJP's massive leads in West Bengal Election results</strong></a></p>

Counting of votes for 2026 Assembly Elections is underway across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. Key focus is on majority marks: 148 in West Bengal, 118 in Tamil Nadu, as parties including BJP, TMC, DMK and others compete in high-stakes results.

Counting of votes is underway since 8 am on Monday (May 4) across 823 assembly constituencies spanning West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry, deciding the outcome of high-stakes elections that witnessed record voter participation. This marks the biggest single day of election results since the 2024 general elections. West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Election Results are being closely watched, while Kerala, Assam and Puducherry are also attracting eyeballs. While the BJP is eyeing third term in Assam and a second term in Puducherry, it is looking to dislodge Mamata Banerjee's TMC from Bengal. Down South, the contest became interesting with the entry of actor-turned politician Vijay, who is directly challenging the ruling DMK. But what is the magic number that the parties need to form the government in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and the Union Territory of Puducherry? Here's a look Also Read: Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Winners: Who won, who lost - Key seats, top faces and FULL LIST of constituency-wise results What is the halfway mark in West Bengal? The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has a total of 294 seats, and the halfway mark required to form a government is 148 seats. In the 2021 elections, the All India Trinamool Congress secured a dominant victory with 213 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party won 77 seats, emerging as the principal opposition. How many seats are required to form government in Tamil Nadu? The number of seats required in Tamil Nadu Assembly for a party to form government on its own is 118. In the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won 133 seats out of 234, securing an absolute majority. The DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) won a total of 159 seats. What is the majority mark in Kerala? The majority mark in the 140-seat Kerala Legislative Assembly is 71 seats. The Left Democratic Front (LDF) won a historic 99 seats out of 140 in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election. This victory allowed the LDF to retain power for a second consecutive term, breaking the traditional cycle of alternating governments in the state What is the magic number in Assam? The magic number to form a government in Assam is 64. This represents the majority mark in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly, where any party or coalition needs to cross 63 seats to secure a majority. In the 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party won 60 seats out of the total 126 seats. The BJP contested as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and formed the government in the state along with its allies, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). What is the number to form the government in Puducherry? To form a government in Puducherry, a party or coalition needs a majority of 17 seats. The assembly consists of 30 elected seats and 3 nominated members, bringing the total strength to 33, making 17 the necessary number for a simple majority. Also Read: 'After sunset, you will win': Mamata Banerjee breaks silence amid BJP's massive leads in West Bengal Election results

<p>Counting of votes for 2026 Assembly Elections is underway across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry. Key focus is on majority marks: 148 in West Bengal, 118 in Tamil Nadu, as parties including BJP, TMC, DMK and others compete in high-stakes results.</p>

Assembly Election Results 2026: What's the magic number to form government in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala and Assam

<p>Counting of votes for the 126 seats of the Assam Legislative Assembly is underway on Monday (May 4), with early trends expected to shape the political future of the gateway to the Northeast. The high-stakes contest for power in Dispur is primarily a battle between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, which is seeking an overall hat-trick, and the Congress-led opposition front spearheaded by Gaurav Gogoi. The ruling alliance is aiming to secure a second consecutive term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-election-result-tvk-s-felix-gerald-shuns-alliance-speculations-says-will-form-government-on-its-own-1777875922458">Tamil Nadu election result: TVK's Felix Gerald shuns alliance speculations, says will form government on its own</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Officials from the Election Commission of India are supervising the counting process across 40 centres in the state. As per established protocol, postal ballots are being counted first, followed by votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The BJP-led NDA’s key constituents in Assam include the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodo Peoples’ Front. On the other side, the opposition alliance comprises the Indian National Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, Communist Party of India (Marxist), All Party Hill Leaders Conference and Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kerala-election-results-2026-full-list-of-constituency-wise-winners-congress-udf-cpi-m-iuml-cpi-1777870184477">Kerala BIG WINNER: Congress-led UDF crosses majority mark as per early trends</a></p><h2>Record turnout, tight contest</h2><p>Assam went to the polls in a single phase on April 9, recording a voter turnout of 85.64 per cent, higher than the 2021 election. The majority mark in the 126-member House stands at 64 seats. While most exit polls have projected an edge for the incumbent NDA, opposition leaders have expressed confidence in securing a mandate for change, citing issues such as regional identity and wages of tea plantation workers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assam-assembly-elections-result-2026-14-years-in-congress-rise-in-bjp-will-himanta-biswa-sarma-return-as-cm-1777872562287">Assam Assembly Elections Result 2026: Will Himanta Biswa Sarma return as CM?</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Here is the full list of winners:&nbsp;</i></p><h3><strong>BJP Winners (Assam)</strong></h3><ul><li>Golakganj (6) – Ashwini Ray Sarkar</li><li>Goalpara West (13) – Pabitra Rabha</li><li>Dudhnoi (15) – Tankeswar Rabha</li><li>Abhayapuri (16) – Bhupen Roy</li><li>Bijni (20) – Arup Kumar Dey</li><li>Bhowanipur–Sorbhoj (21) – Ranjeet Kumar Dass</li><li>Boko–Chaygaon (28) – Raju Mesh</li><li>Palasbari (29) – Himangshu Shekhar Baishya</li><li>Rangia (31) – Bhabesh Kalita</li><li>Kamalpur (32) – Diganta Kalita</li><li>Dispur (33) – Pradyut Bordoloi</li><li>New Guwahati (35) – Diplu Ranjan Sarmah</li><li>Guwahati Central (36) – Vijay Kumar Gupta</li><li>Jalukbari (37) – Himanta Biswa Sarma</li><li>Barkhetri (38) – Narayan Deka</li><li>Nalbari (39) – Jayanta Malla Baruah</li><li>Tihu (40) – Chandramohan Patowary</li><li>Tamulpur (43) – Biswajit Daimary</li><li>Goreswar (44) – Victor Kumar Das</li><li>Tangla (48) – Bikan Chandra Deka</li></ul><h3><strong>Congress Winners</strong></h3><ul><li>Dhubri (8) – Baby Begum</li><li>Jaleshwar (12) – Aftab Uddin Mollah</li><li>Goalpara East (14) – Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam</li><li>Srijangram (17) – Md. Nurul Islam</li><li>Chenga (23) – Abdur Rahim Ahmed</li><li>Pakabetbari (25) – Jakir Hussain Sikdar</li><li>Chamaria (27) – Rekibuddin Ahmed</li><li>Laharighat (53) – Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar</li><li>Samaguri (58) – Tanzil Hussain</li><li>Nowboicha (75) – Dr Joy Prakash Das</li><li>Sonai (119) – Aminul Haque Laskar</li><li>Algapur–Katlicherra (122) – Zubair Anam Mazumder</li></ul><h3><strong>BOPF Winners</strong></h3><ul><li>Gossaigaon (1) – Sabharam Basumatary</li><li>Dotma (2) – Rabiram Narzary</li><li>Kokrajhar (3) – Sewli Mohilary</li><li>Sidli Chirang (19) – Paniram Brahma</li><li>Manas (41) – Thaneswar Basumatary</li><li>Baksa (42) – Maneswar Brahma</li><li>Bhergaon (45) – Maheswar Baro</li><li>Udalguri (46) – Rihon Daimari</li><li>Mazbat (47) – Charan Boro<br>&nbsp;</li></ul>

The BJP-led NDA has crossed the majority mark in early Assam 2026 trends, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leading in Jalukbari while major opposition leaders face significant trailing margins.

Counting of votes for the 126 seats of the Assam Legislative Assembly is underway on Monday (May 4), with early trends expected to shape the political future of the gateway to the Northeast. The high-stakes contest for power in Dispur is primarily a battle between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, which is seeking an overall hat-trick, and the Congress-led opposition front spearheaded by Gaurav Gogoi. The ruling alliance is aiming to secure a second consecutive term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Also read: Tamil Nadu election result: TVK's Felix Gerald shuns alliance speculations, says will form government on its own Officials from the Election Commission of India are supervising the counting process across 40 centres in the state. As per established protocol, postal ballots are being counted first, followed by votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines. The BJP-led NDA’s key constituents in Assam include the Asom Gana Parishad and the Bodo Peoples’ Front. On the other side, the opposition alliance comprises the Indian National Congress, Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, Communist Party of India (Marxist), All Party Hill Leaders Conference and Communist Party of India (Marxist–Leninist) Liberation. Also read: Kerala BIG WINNER: Congress-led UDF crosses majority mark as per early trends Record turnout, tight contest Assam went to the polls in a single phase on April 9, recording a voter turnout of 85.64 per cent, higher than the 2021 election. The majority mark in the 126-member House stands at 64 seats. While most exit polls have projected an edge for the incumbent NDA, opposition leaders have expressed confidence in securing a mandate for change, citing issues such as regional identity and wages of tea plantation workers. Also read: Assam Assembly Elections Result 2026: Will Himanta Biswa Sarma return as CM? Here is the full list of winners: BJP Winners (Assam) Golakganj (6) – Ashwini Ray Sarkar Goalpara West (13) – Pabitra Rabha Dudhnoi (15) – Tankeswar Rabha Abhayapuri (16) – Bhupen Roy Bijni (20) – Arup Kumar Dey Bhowanipur–Sorbhoj (21) – Ranjeet Kumar Dass Boko–Chaygaon (28) – Raju Mesh Palasbari (29) – Himangshu Shekhar Baishya Rangia (31) – Bhabesh Kalita Kamalpur (32) – Diganta Kalita Dispur (33) – Pradyut Bordoloi New Guwahati (35) – Diplu Ranjan Sarmah Guwahati Central (36) – Vijay Kumar Gupta Jalukbari (37) – Himanta Biswa Sarma Barkhetri (38) – Narayan Deka Nalbari (39) – Jayanta Malla Baruah Tihu (40) – Chandramohan Patowary Tamulpur (43) – Biswajit Daimary Goreswar (44) – Victor Kumar Das Tangla (48) – Bikan Chandra Deka Congress Winners Dhubri (8) – Baby Begum Jaleshwar (12) – Aftab Uddin Mollah Goalpara East (14) – Abul Kalam Rasheed Alam Srijangram (17) – Md. Nurul Islam Chenga (23) – Abdur Rahim Ahmed Pakabetbari (25) – Jakir Hussain Sikdar Chamaria (27) – Rekibuddin Ahmed Laharighat (53) – Dr Asif Mohammad Nazar Samaguri (58) – Tanzil Hussain Nowboicha (75) – Dr Joy Prakash Das Sonai (119) – Aminul Haque Laskar Algapur–Katlicherra (122) – Zubair Anam Mazumder BOPF Winners Gossaigaon (1) – Sabharam Basumatary Dotma (2) – Rabiram Narzary Kokrajhar (3) – Sewli Mohilary Sidli Chirang (19) – Paniram Brahma Manas (41) – Thaneswar Basumatary Baksa (42) – Maneswar Brahma Bhergaon (45) – Maheswar Baro Udalguri (46) – Rihon Daimari Mazbat (47) – Charan Boro

<p>The BJP-led NDA has crossed the majority mark in early Assam 2026 trends, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leading in Jalukbari while major opposition leaders face significant trailing margins.</p>

Assam Assembly Elections Result 2026: See the full list of winning candidates

<p><strong>Assam Assembly Elections Result 2026: </strong>Counting of votes for the 126 Assembly seats in Assam began at 8 am on Monday (May 4) across 40 counting centres in 35 districts, marking a crucial moment in the state’s first election after the 2023 delimitation exercise that redrew constituency boundaries. At the centre of the contest is Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is seeking a third consecutive term as Chief Minister, while Gaurav Gogoi is attempting to revive the Congress party’s prospects in the state. Sarma’s campaign focused heavily on issues of infiltration and identity, whereas Gogoi highlighted anti-incumbency and pointed to increased voter participation.</p><h2>14 years in Congress, then a political shift</h2><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/assembly-elections-results-2026-bjp-takes-early-leads-himanta-biswa-sarma-ahead-congress-gourav-gogoi-trailing-1777870085343">Assembly Elections Results 2026: BJP takes early leads, Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead, Congress' Gourav Gogoi trailing</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Sarma, the 15th Chief Minister of Assam, has had a long and evolving political journey. Born on February 1, 1969, in Jorhat, he entered electoral politics in 2001, winning from the Jalukbari constituency, which he has retained in five consecutive elections. He began his career with the Indian National Congress, where he spent 14 years before switching to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2015.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>His move to the BJP proved significant for the party’s expansion in the Northeast. As convener of the North East Democratic Alliance, he played a key role in strengthening the BJP’s regional footprint, according to party accounts. He later rose to become Chief Minister and has since positioned his administration around development and welfare initiatives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>During his tenure, Sarma launched flagship programmes such as Mission Basundhara and Gunotsav, and oversaw infrastructure and healthcare expansion, including the construction of multiple medical colleges, as stated on the BJP’s website. His governance record has been presented as development-driven, although his campaign rhetoric has also emphasised identity politics and concerns over “foreign infiltrators”.</p><h2>Educational qualification</h2><p>Sarma holds a PhD from Gauhati University, awarded in 2006, and an LLB from Government Law College, making him one of the few Chief Ministers with a doctorate. During his tenure as Education Minister, he abolished the interview system for teacher recruitment and oversaw the appointment of more than 50,000 teachers through the Teachers’ Eligibility Test for the first time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

As counting begins for the 2026 Assam elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks a third term, leveraging his transition from Congress to BJP and a governance record focused on development and identity.

Assam Assembly Elections Result 2026: Counting of votes for the 126 Assembly seats in Assam began at 8 am on Monday (May 4) across 40 counting centres in 35 districts, marking a crucial moment in the state’s first election after the 2023 delimitation exercise that redrew constituency boundaries. At the centre of the contest is Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is seeking a third consecutive term as Chief Minister, while Gaurav Gogoi is attempting to revive the Congress party’s prospects in the state. Sarma’s campaign focused heavily on issues of infiltration and identity, whereas Gogoi highlighted anti-incumbency and pointed to increased voter participation. 14 years in Congress, then a political shift Also read: Assembly Elections Results 2026: BJP takes early leads, Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead, Congress' Gourav Gogoi trailing Sarma, the 15th Chief Minister of Assam, has had a long and evolving political journey. Born on February 1, 1969, in Jorhat, he entered electoral politics in 2001, winning from the Jalukbari constituency, which he has retained in five consecutive elections. He began his career with the Indian National Congress, where he spent 14 years before switching to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2015. His move to the BJP proved significant for the party’s expansion in the Northeast. As convener of the North East Democratic Alliance, he played a key role in strengthening the BJP’s regional footprint, according to party accounts. He later rose to become Chief Minister and has since positioned his administration around development and welfare initiatives. During his tenure, Sarma launched flagship programmes such as Mission Basundhara and Gunotsav, and oversaw infrastructure and healthcare expansion, including the construction of multiple medical colleges, as stated on the BJP’s website. His governance record has been presented as development-driven, although his campaign rhetoric has also emphasised identity politics and concerns over “foreign infiltrators”. Educational qualification Sarma holds a PhD from Gauhati University, awarded in 2006, and an LLB from Government Law College, making him one of the few Chief Ministers with a doctorate. During his tenure as Education Minister, he abolished the interview system for teacher recruitment and oversaw the appointment of more than 50,000 teachers through the Teachers’ Eligibility Test for the first time.

<p>As counting begins for the 2026 Assam elections, Himanta Biswa Sarma seeks a third term, leveraging his transition from Congress to BJP and a governance record focused on development and identity.</p>

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Assembly Election Results 2026: What's the magic number to form government in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala and Assam

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Assam Assembly Elections Result 2026: Will Himanta Biswa Sarma return as CM?