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Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and candidate from the Tiruchirappalli East constituency, Vijay, shows an election certificate outside a centre as he leads in vote counting for Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Chennai, Monday, May 4, 2026.

Vijay stuns Tamil Nadu, NDA poised to retain Puducherry

May 4, 2026, 10:14 PM - 4 min read

TVK surges past 100 seats in Tamil Nadu, toppling Dravidian dominance, while NDA led by AINRC heads for a comfortable return in Puducherry.

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.

Security personnel control the crowd amid unrest during repolling in South 24 Parganas.

TMC, BJP supporters clash in Bengal during repolling

May 2, 2026, 06:45 PM - 3 min read

Clashes erupted between TMC and BJP supporters in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas during repolling at 15 booths, ordered over alleged irregularities, as protests, security deployment and fresh claims of EVM-related lapses heightened tensions ahead of May 4 counting.

Security personnel stand guard outside a strong room, ahead of the counting of votes for the West Bengal Assembly elections, at the Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, in Kolkata, on Saturday.

EC deploys additional observers for Bengal vote count

May 2, 2026, 05:34 PM - 3 min read

The Election Commission has deployed 165 additional counting observers and 77 police observers in West Bengal ahead of May 4 vote counting, aiming to ensure a secure, transparent and intimidation-free process across all constituencies.

Polling officials carry electoral materials to strong rooms while security personnel keep a vigil, after the conclusion of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at Santipur, in Nadia district, West Bengal, Wednesday.

Strongroom chaos: TMC claims EVM breach; EC rules out 'tampering'

April 30, 2026, 10:09 PM - 4 min read

The Election Commission denied any malpractice in West Bengal strongrooms after the TMC alleged ballot tampering and shared a video, even as heavy security and large crowds gathered outside storage centres ahead of vote counting on May 4.

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.

Exit polls after voting concludes, all eyes on 'projections'

April 29, 2026, 01:55 PM - 2 min read

As the voting for the 142 seats in the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections conclude, voters’ focus will shift on the exit poll predictions for these elections.

Security people arrive to intervene after tension between two political groups elections in North 24 Pargana district of West Bengal. Photo: PTI

1,543 arrested in WB ahead of final phase

April 27, 2026, 06:48 PM - 3 min read

Over 1,500 arrested in Bengal in 36-hour pre-poll crackdown as authorities step up measures to ensure peaceful voting in final phase of Assembly polls.

EC appoints UP IPS Ajay Pal Sharma as Bengal polls observer

April 27, 2026, 03:40 PM - 3 min read

The Commission’s decision comes before the second phase of polling scheduled for April 29, covering 142 constituencies across South Bengal, including Kolkata.

Security personnel during a flag march ahead of West Bengal’s phase 2 polls, as the Election Commission ramps up deployment across 142 constituencies to ensure free, fair and peaceful voting.

CAPF patrols, heavy forces to guard WB phase 2 polls

April 26, 2026, 04:24 PM - 3 min read

The Election Commission has rolled out a heavy security grid for Bengal’s phase 2 polls across 142 seats, deploying CAPF patrols and CCTV cover, warning of strict action against any disruption.

No repoll in Bengal phase 1, EC certifies smooth voting

April 25, 2026, 07:03 PM - 3 min read

EC rules out repoll in Bengal phase 1, says polling across 44,376 booths was procedurally sound; similar decision taken for Tamil Nadu.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference ahead of the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata, on Friday.

BJP to rule ‘Anga, Banga, Kalinga’ next month: Shah

April 24, 2026, 05:20 PM - 3 min read

Amit Shah says BJP will form governments in ‘Anga, Banga and Kalinga’ next month, claiming strong support in Bengal after high turnout in Phase 1 polls.