Vote counting for the West Bengal assembly election in India indicates that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in 172 seats, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is ahead in 112 seats.
According to the latest trends based on votes counted so far as of 11am Bangladesh time, the BJP has secured a clear lead over its main rival, the TMC, in the 294-member assembly, reports The Indian Express.
Tamil Nadu
A significant political surprise has emerged in Tamil Nadu, where actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) have registered a strong early showing.
The development positions TVK as a disruptive new force, challenging the long-established dominance of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. Early trends suggest a notable shift in the state’s political balance.
Assam
In Assam, BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is heading towards a comfortable position, with initial trends indicating it has crossed the majority threshold and is set for another term. The campaign also saw heated political exchanges, including allegations made by the Congress party against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family.
Kerala
Meanwhile, in Kerala, early indications point to a tight contest between the United Democratic Front and the Left Democratic Front, continuing the state’s familiar pattern of alternating electoral outcomes. BJP, however, remains a distant third in the state’s political race.
