Vote Counting Begins for Assembly Elections in 5 States and Puducherry
Vote counting is underway across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry for the 2026 Assembly elections, with results set to determine new governments. Security is tight, featuring 140 counting centres in Kerala alone. The Election Commission of India is overseeing the process. Assembly elections 2026 results: Counting of votes begins across five States The results will decide the next governments in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and West Bengal
Key Facts
- Counting date: May 4, 2026
- Puducherry voter turnout: 89.87%
- Assam majority mark: 64 seats
- Kerala counting locations: 140 centres
The 2026 Assembly elections, encompassing four states and one Union Territory, are reaching their conclusion with vote counting today, May 4, 2026. Voting phases concluded in late April. West Bengal's contest covers 293 seats, while Tamil Nadu's 234 seats are contested by established Dravidian parties and newer political groups. The Election Commission's multi-tier security protocol will manage the tallying of postal ballots first, followed by EVM data.
Strong rooms opened at 6:30 A.M. today under the watch of candidates and observers. In Assam, 64 seats are needed for a majority out of 126. Puducherry's 30-member Assembly saw a record 89.87% voter turnout. Outcomes may shape the national political scene and regional government stability for the next five years.
| State/UT | Total Seats | Counting Locations | Political Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bengal | 294 (293 active) | Various district hubs | Fourth term bid vs first BJP govt bid |
| Tamil Nadu | 234 | District headquarters | DMK seeking second consecutive term |
| Assam | 126 | Strong room clusters | BJP vs Congress-led alliance |
| Kerala | 140 | 43 locations | LDF vs UDF tradition |
| Puducherry | 30 | 6 centres | 89.87% record turnout in 2026 |
Glossary
Strong Room: A highly secure facility for storing EVMs and VVPAT machines under 24/7 surveillance and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) guard from polling until counting day.
Postal Ballot: A vote cast by mail, available to eligible voters such as service personnel or senior citizens who cannot vote in person.
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