Voting Concludes for Assembly Elections in Four States and One Union Territory
Overview of the Assembly Elections
In 2026, voting for assembly elections has been completed across four states and one union territory in India. The states involved are Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal, along with Puducherry. Voting took place on April 9 in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, while Tamil Nadu held its elections on April 23. West Bengal conducted its elections in two phases, with the first phase on April 23 and the second on April 29. With the voting now concluded, exit polls are expected to be released soon, and the results will be announced on May 4.
Kerala Exit Poll Results
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Kerala: Left Behind, Congress Bounces Back
According to Matrix's exit poll, the Left coalition is projected to secure 60-65 seats, while the Congress coalition is expected to win 70-75 seats, with others obtaining 5-9 seats. Chanakya Strategies' exit polls suggest the Left coalition will get 58-64 seats, Congress+ 72-80 seats, and others 3-7 seats.
West Bengal Exit Poll Insights
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West Bengal: TMC Trails, BJP Leads
Matrix's exit polls indicate that TMC is likely to secure between 125-140 seats, while BJP is projected to win 146-161 seats, with others getting 6-10 seats. Chanakya Strategies' exit polls also show TMC with 130-140 seats and BJP with 150-160 seats.
Assam Exit Poll Predictions
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Assam Exit Poll: Himanta Biswa Sarma in the Lead
Matrix's exit polls predict that the BJP coalition will secure 85-95 seats, while the Congress coalition is expected to win 25-32 seats, with others obtaining 6-12 seats. Chanakya Strategies' exit polls for Assam suggest BJP+ will get 88-99 seats, Congress+ 22-32 seats, and others 3-5 seats. Axis My India predicts BJP+ will secure 88-100 seats, Congress+ 24-36 seats, and no seats for others.