The battle for Assam’s political future entered its crucial phase on Monday as counting of votes for all 126 Assembly constituencies began, with early trends indicating a strong lead for the BJP-led NDA.

Tamil Nadu, long regarded as the citadel of Dravidian politics dominated by the DMK and the AIADMK, appears to be witnessing a dramatic political shift as early counting trends.

Counting of votes for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections is underway, with early trends indicating an advantage for the AINRC-led NDA as it seeks a second consecutive term in the Union Territory.

In TN,  dismantled tents at the DMK HQ, marked a sombre Monday morning as trends placed the ruling party at a surprise 3rd position.

 CM  N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday said the election results show the people’s continued and growing confidence in the leadership of PM Modi.

West Bengal’s high-stakes electoral battle entered its decisive phase on Monday as counting trends showed the BJP crossing the halfway mark and maintaining a clear lead over the ruling TMC.