Assembly elections 2026 LIVE: All set for counting, ECI promises transparency

Guidance on where trends would be available (results.eci.gov.in) and the expectation that Kerala results would be declared by 5 p.m. on May 4.

DMK urged the ECI to ensure peace and public order during the Tamil Nadu counting process, addressing concerns about disruptions at counting centres.

BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy asserted that the AIADMK-led NDA is poised for a 'beautiful win' in Tamil Nadu, downplaying any possibility of a hung Assembly and suggesting the DMK's decline.

RJD MP Manoj Jha dismissed exit polls predicting BJP performance in Assam and West Bengal, urging patience for actual results and highlighting the integrity of democracy.

Six candidates are in the fray for the Koridang seat, including BJP nominee Daochier I Imchen (consensus candidate of PDA), Congress candidate T Chalukumba Ao, NPP’s I Abenjang, and Independents Imchatoba Imchen, Imtiwapang, and Toshikaba.

All arrangements have been made for the Koridang Assembly Constituency byelection in Nagaland’s Mokokchung district, scheduled for May 4. The byelection followed the demise of sitting BJP MLA Imkong L Imchen.

Counting of votes polled in bypolls to Bagalkot and Davanagere South Assembly constituencies will be held on May 4. The bypolls were necessitated by the deaths of senior Congress MLAs H.Y. Meti (Bagalkot) and Shamanur Shivashankarappa (Davanagere South).

With counting for West Bengal elections approaching, BJP candidates across key constituencies were seen offering prayers at temples ahead of the results.

Kerala’s turnout in the April 9 Assembly elections has risen to 79.7% after including service voters’ postal ballots; excluding postal ballots, turnout was 79.63%.

DMK urged the Election Commission of India to ensure peace, public order, and the integrity of the Tamil Nadu counting process, citing credible information about disruption plans.

BJP candidate from Falta Debangshu Panda alleged irregularities during polling, demanded repolling in affected booths, and the Election Commission ordered fresh voting on May 21.

SNDP Yogam general secretary Vellappally Natesan predicted the LDF would retain power in Kerala while suggesting the BJP would open its account in the Assembly this time.

RJD MP Manoj Jha dismissed recent exit polls predicting BJP success in Assam and West Bengal, urging patience for the actual results and praising Tamil turnout.

Hours before counting of votes, Congress leader Pawan Khera expressed confidence that a decisive mandate will come against the oppressive governments.

Vijayan is eyeing a historic third consecutive term from his home turf. The UDF led by Congress and the BJP-led NDA are contesting. The UDF fielded VP Abdul Rasheed and the BJP fielded K. Ranjith.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan changed his social media bio to 'Polit Bureau Member, Communist Party of India (Marxist)' one day ahead of the counting of votes for the state Assembly elections.

Officials will prioritise the counting of postal ballots, with specific arrangements made across the district to ensure a transparent process.

To facilitate the counting of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), 14 dedicated tables have been set up at the counting centres, with the duration of the process varying by constituency.

Meanwhile, 96-Sivasagar, which features the district’s largest electorate of 2,10,484 voters, saw a turnout of 82.36% with approximately 1,73,353 citizens participating.

In 95-Demow, 83.30% of the 1,78,953 eligible voters exercised their franchise, resulting in about 1,48,068 votes.

97-Nazira recorded the highest turnout at 85.57%, with approximately 1,56,504 of 1,82,885 total voters casting ballots.

The Sivasagar district administration has completed all necessary preparations for the upcoming vote counting across three Legislative Assembly constituencies (95-Demow, 96-Sivasagar, 97-Nazira). A total of 391 officials have been deployed to oversee the proceedings.

Voter turnout in Bagalkot was 68.74% and in Davanagere South 68.43% for the bypolls held on April 9.