The BJP has comprehensively defeated the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, ending its 15-year rule. The result caps a years-long grassroots push, and has revived a statement that BJP leader Amit Shah made in 2014, vowing to uproot Mamata Banerjee's party from Bengal.

Explore how Gen Z voters in Tamil Nadu propelled TVK's success, seeking change through a charismatic leader and fresh perspectives.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is sweeping votes in the state of West Bengal, where senior leaders have been campaigning extensively in for weeks.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is sweeping votes in the state of West Bengal, where senior leaders have been campaigning extensively in for weeks.

AIADMK alliance secures both Ariyalur district Assembly seats, defeating DMK with significant vote margins.

After counting continues, the party has won 29 seats and is leading in 79 assembly segments in the state’s 234-member House. The performance has come in TVK’s first-ever election. The result has altered all political calculations in the state.

As the election results for all two hundred and thirty-four assembly seats in Tamil Nadu are declared, the TVK has emerged as a major political force but falls slightly short of the majority mark. With the party securing around one hundred and eleven seats, it requires a coalition partner to cross the magic number of one hundred and seventeen to form the state government. In a significant political development, the father of the TVK chief has extended an open invitation to the Congress party for an alliance. He stated that the TVK is willing to share power with the Congress to secure the necessary numbers. Furthermore, he remarked that the Congress had previously lost its influence by supporting other parties and now has an opportunity to regain power through this new coalition. The situation remains dynamic as the TVK consolidates its position and seeks crucial support to establish the new government in Tamil Nadu.

Trends showed the BJP heading for a historic breakthrough in West Bengal, with the party projected to cross 200 seats. The surge put the Trinamool Congress under intense pressure after three terms and highlighted the scale of anti-incumbency.

Trisha was seen outside TVK chief Vijay's Chennai home as early counting trends came in. Her visit drew attention while the party led in over 100 seats and topped vote share in Tamil Nadu.

Vijay's TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu, defying doubts over another film star entering politics. The result has set him apart from Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. What worked for Vijay? What did he do differently?

DMK alliance secures victory in all three Mayiladuthurai district seats, with strong performances from Congress and MDMK candidates.

“Bloody hell,” remarked Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah as the BJP surged towards a landslide victory in West Bengal, while Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) made a striking debut in Tamil Nadu, crossing 100 seats and closing in on the 118-seat majority mark.

TVK secures four Assembly seats in Virudhunagar, defeating major parties and showcasing strong performances by young candidates.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay received congratulatory messages from Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Suriya and others as TVK secured a majority in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay made a thunderous debut in Tamil Nadu, a state that has a long history of electing film stars as leaders. Vijay had promised change amidst the Dravidian duopoly. However, if the TVK fails to reach the halfway mark, what options does it have?

Actor-turned-politician Vijay made a thunderous debut in Tamil Nadu, a state that has a long history of electing film stars as leaders. Vijay had promised change amidst the Dravidian duopoly. However, if the TVK fails to reach the halfway mark, what options does it have?

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BJP's victory in West Bengal highlights TMC's missteps and the power of promises for jobs and safety.

BJP's significant decline in Tamil Nadu Assembly elections leaves them with just one seat, as top leaders face defeat.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay received congratulatory messages from Chiranjeevi, Mahesh Babu, Suriya and others as TVK secured a majority in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

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Vote counting begins in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party hopes to make inroads into opposition strongholds. Follow live.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist BJP party is poised to govern the state for the first time ever. Modi hopes to make inroads into other opposition strongholds too.

DMK wins three seats in Ramanathapuram, while TVK claims victory in Thiruvadanai, showcasing a competitive electoral landscape.

In Assam, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) made significant strides, leading in 87 constituencies early on, with the BJP ahead in 71 seats.

DMK wins four seats, AIADMK two, and TVK claims one in a surprising Dindigul district election outcome.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised BJP workers who worked on the ground in Bengal despite adversities and helped the party get a landslide victory in the state it has eyed for decades.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi on Monday evening as early trends show

The BJP's battle for Bengal, which had a quiet beginning in 2016, has accelerated over the years. From 3 seats and 10 per cent vote share in 2016, the party managed 77 seats and 38 per cent vote share by 2021 - a huge leap.

With the BJP poised to form the government, the next question is who will be the Chief Ministerial face. During the Bengal election campaign Home Minister Amit Shah hinted at a Bengal-born and Bengali speaking CM after BJP's win.

Suvendu Adhikari said early counting trends showed him 3,000 votes ahead in Nandigram and gave the BJP an initial edge. He said the pattern reflected anti-incumbency and Hindu vote consolidation, with Bhabanipur trends also under watch.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party have secured a historic victory in West Bengal, defeating Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and ending her party’s 15-year rule...

In the 2021 Assembly elections, the constituency recorded a voter turnout of 61%, with Stalin defeating AIADMK candidate Aadirajaram by a significant margin of 41%. Similarly, in the 2016 elections, Stalin also won the seat comfortably against AIADMK’s Prabhakar J C D, securing a 22% margin with a turnout of 65%.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Hindu nationalist party is poised to wrest control of the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key local election.

Tamil Nadu election result: A year ago, poll strategist and Jan Suraaj leader Prashant Kishor joked about competing with cricket star MS Dhoni in Tamil Nadu's popularity charts. He had said he would become the most popular Bihari in Tamil Nadu after the 2026 Assembly polls. That tongue-in-cheek boast might now prove true, as he advised Vijay's party TVK, which is set to win the state polls.

The Election Commission of India released partial results showing the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead in at least 190 seats in the 294-member West Bengal state legislature.

Early trends in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections triggered jubilant scenes at Vijay’s residence, with his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) taking a commanding lead. Over two hours into counting, TVK was ahead in 106 of 234 seats, placing it firmly in front, with the AIADMK-led alliance trailing at 71 and the DMK alliance at 56. A video clip showed Vijay’s family, including his father, celebrating with cheers, hugs and whistles, capturing the moment of what could be a landmark political debut. Security was tightened outside his residence as supporters began gathering. The strong showing has also revived speculation around possible post-poll alignments, despite no pre-poll alliance.

Vijay's father SA Chandrasekhar said he was proud as TVK surged ahead in the Tamil Nadu election count. The early lead in the poll result triggered celebrations, tighter security and talk of a landmark political debut.

The counting of votes in West Bengal has moved into a decisive phase, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) crossing the halfway mark in leads

West Bengal Assembly Elections Results 2026: The BJP has crossed 200 seats, well past the halfway mark, in the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026. The Trinamool is staring at defeat after 15 years in power in the first election after a record number of voters were deleted under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). 

The BJP surged past the majority mark in West Bengal as counting showed the TMC collapsing across the state. Celebrations by party workers and Suvendu Adhikari's remarks underlined the scale of the political reversal.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: Babu is the joint general secretary of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, the party launched by actor Vijay in 2024 to take on both the DMK and the AIADMK in their first-ever election contest.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party is poised to take control of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key local election.

Five states voted. Five verdicts are in. The results have redrawn the political map in ways few pollsters predicted.

Bhubaneswar: The stage is set for a high-stakes political verdict as counting of votes begins today for the Assembly Elections 2026 held in four states —

S A Chandrasekhar has urged the Congress to align with TVK as Assembly trends favour Vijay's party. The appeal has sharpened focus on post-poll alliances and TVK's role in Tamil Nadu's political arithmetic.

West Bengal’s verdict day is unfolding like a slow-burning political earthquake. What began as an early lead for the BJP has quickly snowballed into a surge