Vote Counting Underway for 2026 Assembly Elections in Multiple States

Current Status of Vote Counting

The counting of votes for the 2026 assembly elections is currently taking place in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. Initial trends indicate that the BJP has gained an early lead over the TMC in West Bengal, while in Tamil Nadu, the DMK is ahead of both the AIADMK and TVK. Assam is witnessing a one-sided contest, with the BJP showing a clear advantage in the early seat counts. In Kerala, a tight race is unfolding between the ruling LDF and the opposition UDF.

Congress Expresses Confidence

In a bold statement, Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed strong confidence in the party's performance across all five states. He mentioned, "We are certain that the Congress party and our coalition partners will achieve remarkable victories. Please be patient; it is still too early to draw conclusions. The situation will start to clarify around 11 PM to midnight, and even then, things may change. Democracy will prevail, and we are confident of winning in several states where we are contesting directly and where we have a strong presence."

Observations in Assam

Regarding Assam, Khera noted that their allies conducted a commendable campaign, and a wave of change is evident there as well. He urged everyone to wait for the results, assuring that they would be forthcoming. Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi stated that their representatives and observers are stationed at their office in Dispur to monitor the counting process. He received updates from their representatives about the necessity of halting or recounting votes. Gogoi expressed satisfaction with the Congress party's initiative, indicating that trends would soon be revealed.