New Delhi: The results of the five-state assembly elections have redrawn India’s political map, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) scripting a historic win in West Bengal, while the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) registered a landslide victory in Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay’s party has emerged as the single largest force, setting the stage for post-poll alliances.
West Bengal: BJP’s Historic Double Century
The BJP has delivered a stunning performance in Bengal, winning 206 out of 293 seats and ending the rule of Mamata Banerjee’s All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), which managed 81 seats.
The election also saw Mamata Banerjee losing in her stronghold Bhabanipur to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari.
- BJP: 206
- TMC: 81
- Congress: 2
- Others: 3
Tamil Nadu: TVK Surges, Hung Assembly Likely
In a major political shake-up, Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) led by Vijay won 107 seats, emerging as the single largest party in the 234-member House. However, it falls short of the majority mark (118), making alliances crucial.
- TVK: 107
- DMK: 59
- AIADMK: 47
- Congress: 5
- PMK: 4
Kerala: UDF Landslide
The Congress-led UDF swept Kerala with 102 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) suffered a heavy defeat, reduced to just 35 seats.
- UDF: 102
- LDF: 35
- NDA: 3
Assam: BJP Retains Power with Hat-Trick
The BJP has secured a third consecutive term in Assam, winning 82 seats in the 126-member Assembly.
- BJP: 82
- Congress: 19
- AGP: 10
- AIUDF: 2
Puducherry: NDA Holds Ground
In Puducherry, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retained power with 16 seats.
- AINRC: 12
- BJP: 4
- DMK: 5
- Congress: 3
- TVK: 2
- Independents: 3
