THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has begun announcing winners across key states, including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, as counting continues. Early results and trends indicate major political shifts, with the BJP dominating in Bengal, Vijay’s TVK making strong gains in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led UDF surging ahead in Kerala.
So far, the ECI has declared several winners across states, including 36 BJP candidates, 53 Congress candidates, and 10 candidates from Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).
BJP Eyes Big Win in West Bengal
In West Bengal, the BJP is leading in over 200 seats, moving closer to the majority mark and signaling a potential historic victory. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is currently leading from Bhabanipur by over 5,000 votes.
In Nandigram, BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari is locked in a close contest with TMC’s Pabitra Kar, leading by a narrow margin of around 1,500 votes after 15 rounds of counting.
Vijay’s TVK Shakes Up Tamil Nadu Politics
Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s TVK has emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu, crossing the majority mark of 118 seats in trends. The party has already secured key wins, including Thanjavur and Anna Nagar.
TVK candidate VS Babu is leading against Chief Minister MK Stalin in Kolathur, while Vijay himself is ahead in both Perambur and Tiruchirappalli (East). The developments suggest a significant setback for the ruling DMK.
Congress-Led UDF Heads for Comeback in Kerala
In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is heading towards a strong comeback after a decade, crossing the majority mark in early trends. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi thanked voters for their support, calling it a mandate for development and governance.
Assam and Puducherry Trends
In Assam, the BJP continues to perform strongly, while in Puducherry, early trends indicate an advantage for the BJP-led alliance.
Key Updates from Counting Day
- Mamata Banerjee continues to lead from Bhabanipur
- BJP has already secured multiple wins in Bengal
- TVK has won at least 10 seats in Tamil Nadu so far
- Congress has crossed 50 seats in Kerala
- Counting was briefly halted in Bhabanipur after 13 rounds, as per reports
What Lies Ahead
With counting still underway, final results may alter the current trends. However, the early numbers point to a possible political reshaping across multiple states, especially in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.
