New Delhi: Early trends from vote counting across four states and one Union Territory indicate a strong showing by the Bharatiya Janata Party in key regions, while regional parties appear to be holding ground in the south.
As of around 9:30 am, trends show the BJP leading comfortably in Assam, where it is ahead in 83 of the 110 seats for which trends are available. The Indian National Congress is trailing with leads in 27 seats.
In West Bengal, the BJP has taken an early lead in 123 of the 237 seats where counting trends have emerged, edging past the ruling All India Trinamool Congress, which is leading in 110 seats. The Congress is ahead in one seat so far.
Trends from Puducherry also indicate an early advantage for the BJP, which is leading in six of the 11 seats counted till now. The Congress is ahead in two seats, while other parties are leading in three constituencies.
In southern states, regional dynamics are more prominent. In Kerala, trends available for 114 seats show the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Congress, ahead in 72 seats. The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is leading in 27 seats, while the BJP alliance is ahead in 13 constituencies.
In Tamil Nadu, the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is leading in 58 of the 185 seats where trends are available, followed by the AIADMK alliance in 44 seats. A notable development is the strong early performance of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which is leading in 82 seats, emerging as a significant player in the state’s electoral landscape.
The counting of votes began earlier in the day amid tight security arrangements across all states. The results are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the broader political narrative ahead of upcoming national contests.
