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How NDA performed in Assam assembly elections in 2026 compared to the 2021 polls? A detailed analysis

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance is set for its third consecutive term in Assam, as the trends indicate a landslide victory for it. The NDA stormed for its second straight term in 2021 after the alliance bagged 75 of the 126 seats. In a major pro-incumbency for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership, the NDA alliance bagged 102 seats of the 126 polled to retain power. The Indian National Congress-led alliance was reduced to 27 seats in the state.

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How did Suvendu Adhikari defeat Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur? Constituency in-charge Rajendra Rathore reveals

Bharatiya Janata Party’s Suvendu Adhikari inflicted a major blow to the Trinamool Congress after defeating Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. Adhikari, the former party mate with Banerjee, defeated the West Bengal CM by a big margin of 15,105 votes as per the results from the Election Commission of India. 

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BJP’s mission Bengal: Saffron party’s performance, seat gains, vote share and organisational growth

Vote counting is currently underway in West Bengal, and trends indicate a strong performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). According to the latest figures, the BJP is leading in 192 out of 294 constituencies, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) is ahead in 96 seats.

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From silver screen to ballot box: How MGR, NTR and Vijay formed parties and won on debut

In a remarkable political moment, actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay is poised to form the government in Tamil Nadu in his very first electoral debut, drawing inevitable comparisons with two of India’s most iconic political figures – MG Ramachandran and NT Rama Rao.

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Assembly Election Results 2026: Three defining trends emerge across India’s political battleground

The Assembly election results across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry have triggered an extraordinary churn in the country’s political scenario. What was expected to be a straightforward contest in several states has instead unfolded into a moment of sweeping realignments and striking breakthroughs. The results emerging from the Election Commission’s trends point to a shifting voter mood that has challenged entrenched leaderships, collapsed long-standing bastions and elevated new political forces into relevance.

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Puducherry Election Results: How alliances shaped the BJP-led NDA vs Congress-DMK contest

Puducherry Chief Minister and All India NR Congress leader N Rangasamy on Monday won the Thattanchavady assembly constituency, securing victory by a margin of 4,441 votes following the counting of votes in the union territory (UT). As per the latest round of counting, the AINRC won 10 seats and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won five seats, DMK won 2 seats, and Congress managed to get just one seat.

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West Bengal Election Results: Full list of winners on 68 Scheduled Castes and 16 Scheduled Tribes seats

There are 68 seats reserved for Scheduled Castes (SC), and 16 seats reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, out of a total of 294 seats. These 84 constituencies often play a decisive role in shaping the overall electoral outcome, as they are spread across multiple regions of the state and witness multi-cornered contests.

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Canada declares Khalistan extremists as ‘national security threat’ in new intelligence report

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service has identified Khalistani extremists as a “national security threat,” noting that the group exploits institutions in the country to advance its “violent extremist agenda.”

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When and where to watch election results for West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry?

The results of the elections held in five states—West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry—will be declared on May 4. Viewers can watch the results first on India TV. Apart from the television broadcast, live coverage of the results will begin at 6:00 AM on India TV’s YouTube channel, as well as on its Hindi and English websites.

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‘Untenable claim’: India rejects Nepal’s objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh Pass

India on Sunday rejected Nepal’s objection to the conduct of the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the long-established Lipulekh Pass route, asserting that any “unilateral artificial enlargement” of territorial claims is “untenable.”

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