The 2026 elections in India have seen significant upsets. The BJP is on track for a landslide victory in West Bengal. Meanwhile, a debut party led by film star Vijay is making waves in Tamil Nadu.
Before this development, expectations leaned heavily towards the Trinamool Congress retaining power in West Bengal. The BJP was considered an underdog despite its national prominence.
As of midday, the BJP has secured 72 seats in West Bengal, while the Trinamool Congress has won just 29 seats. This marks a historic shift as the BJP prepares to form its first government there since Independence.
In Tamil Nadu, the TVK party has emerged as a formidable contender. It has won 65 seats and leads on another 43 seats out of 234 constituencies. The ruling DMK trails behind with 25 seats.
The results are also noteworthy across other states. In Kerala, the United Democratic Front swept the polls with 99 seats, while the BJP bagged 73 seats out of 101 declared constituencies in Assam.
The National Democratic Alliance is set to form the next government in Puducherry with a majority of 18 seats. These results highlight a significant consolidation of power for the BJP across multiple regions.
Mamata Banerjee remains competitive, leading over her BJP rival Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur. However, the overall trend indicates a dramatic shift away from traditional power structures.
This election cycle has witnessed unprecedented voter turnout as well—around 92 percent in West Bengal. Analysts suggest that these results could reshape regional politics for years to come.
