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BJP supporters apply 'gulal' amid celebrations during vote tabulation on the day of West Bengal Assembly election results, in Kolkata, Monday, May 4, 2026.

BJP storms Bengal, retains Assam with emphatic mandate

May 4, 2026, 10:05 PM - 5 min read

BJP surges past majority in Bengal and secures a third term in Assam, marking a major political shift in the east, according to ECI data at 9:30 pm.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with state BJP president Dilip Saikia shows victory sign during celebrations amid vote tabulation as the party leads in the Assembly elections, at the party headquarters, in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday.

Himanta wins Jalukbari, retains seat for 4th time

May 4, 2026, 08:27 PM - 3 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s emphatic Jalukbari win reinforces his grip on Assam politics, even as his tenure continues to blend governance push with recurring controversies.

Epic, emphatic, epochal: BJP’s victory in Bengal

May 4, 2026, 05:44 PM - 6 min read

The Bengal elections have reaffirmed people’s trust in PM Modi’s leadership and the organisational skills as well as fighting spirit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who has not given any excuse to the opposition for the loss of Bengal, where the elections were free, fair, peaceful and without any threat, fear or intimidation.

Artists play traditional drums as BJP workers celebrate the party taking lead during the Assam Assembly elections results day, at party headquarters, in Guwahati, on Monday.

Ruling NDA set for third straight term in Assam, leads in 99 seat

May 4, 2026, 03:13 PM - 4 min read

NDA is set for a third consecutive term in Assam, leading in 99 of 126 seats as BJP and allies cross majority mark, EC trends show.

4 states and a UT are all set for vote counting on results day.

Assembly results: India heads into verdict day across states, UT

May 3, 2026, 07:02 PM - 5 min read

Counting for 824 seats across five states, Puducherry begins May 4, with results set to test BJP expansion, opposition unity ahead of 2029 polls.

Guwahati fast-track court rejects bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta in the Zubeen Garg death case, ordering continued custody amid ongoing legal proceedings. (File photo)

Zubeen Garg case: Fast-track court rejects Mahanta bail plea

April 30, 2026, 04:00 PM - 4 min read

A fast-track court in Guwahati has rejected Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail plea in the Zubeen Garg death case, citing prosecution objections over inconsistencies, with the accused to remain in custody as proceedings continue.

Exit polls project BJP win in Assam, edge in WB; DMK, UDF ahead

April 29, 2026, 07:51 PM - 4 min read

Exit polls project BJP win in Assam, tight Bengal race; DMK set to return in Tamil Nadu, UDF poised for comeback in Kerala ahead of May 4 results.

Preparations underway in Assam for Assembly vote counting on May 4, with EVM strong rooms secured by CRPF and officials deploying extensive arrangements across 40 centres statewide. Representational image.

Assam vote count: 40 centres set up, 25 CRPF units to guard EVMs

April 29, 2026, 03:56 PM - 3 min read

Assam to count votes on May 4 at 40 centres under tight security, with CRPF guarding EVMs and over 8,000 staff deployed for the exercise.

APCC president Gaurav Gogoi wave at supporter during the party's election camoaign in assam. (File photo)

Assam Congress forms 7 teams to oversee vote counting on May 4

April 24, 2026, 04:48 PM - 3 min read

Assam Congress forms seven teams to monitor vote counting on May 4, inspect strongrooms and review security arrangements across districts.

A file photo of BJP national president Nitin Nabin.

BJP will win Bengal with majority, NDA to return in states: Nabin

April 23, 2026, 04:20 PM - 4 min read

BJP chief Nitin Nabin claims party will form govt in Bengal with majority, retain power in Assam, Puducherry, and predicts setback for DMK in Tamil Nadu.

Debabrata Saikia flags security lapses in EVM strongrooms, writes to poll observer, citing violation of Election Commission of India norms.

Saikia flags lapses in strongroom security post Assam polls

April 18, 2026, 04:47 PM - 4 min read

“This physical state is in direct and alarming contravention of the Election Commission of India’s strict directives designed to prevent unilateral or unauthorised access to sensitive election materials,” Saikia said.

A file photo of Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar.

Kerala, Assam, Puducherry polls drew global attention: EC

April 11, 2026, 05:13 PM - 4 min read

Election Commission of India says polls in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry drew global attention, with delegates from 22 nations observing the process.