BJP Leads in Bengal Elections; Surprising Results in Tamil Nadu and Assam

Election Trends at 9:30 AM

As of 9:30 AM, the initial trends indicate that the BJP has taken a lead in Bengal, with the party ahead in 135 seats compared to TMC's 107.

In Tamil Nadu, the TVK party has surprised everyone by leading with 84 seats, while DMK is ahead in 54 seats. The AIADMK has also gained momentum, leading in 60 seats.

In Kerala, the UDF has strengthened its position with leads in 83 seats, while the LDF is ahead in 54 seats. The BJP has managed to secure leads in 2 seats.

Assam is witnessing a strong performance from the BJP, which is on track for a hat-trick victory, leading in 80 seats against Congress's 27.

In Puducherry, the NDA has taken the lead in 22 seats, while Congress is ahead in 6 seats.

Election Commission's Stance on Victory Rallies

Officials from the Chief Electoral Officer's office in West Bengal have announced that winning candidates will not be permitted to hold victory rallies. They also reported receiving complaints about polling agents not reaching certain voting centers, and they are currently addressing these issues.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has claimed victory in Bhawanipur and Nandigram, asserting that there is an anti-incumbency wave in Bengal and that Hindu votes are united, predicting a win for the BJP in the state.