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Puducherry exit polls: NDA likely to retain power; Congress, TVK lag in fragmented fight
Exit polls cited in the article project NDA retaining power in Puducherry, with Congress and TVK lagging in a fragmented fight. The piece also summarizes state-level projections including BJP leads in Bengal and Assam, a DMK edge in Tamil Nadu, and an UDF edge in Kerala, along with Bengal predicting 150-175 BJP seats.
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These exit poll projections provide early signals about potential electoral outcomes across multiple states, which could influence public expectations and post-poll political dynamics.
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Kerala exit polls: UDF edge
April 29, 2026
Kerala exit polls indicate the UDF is edging ahead in the state.
Tamil Nadu exit polls: DMK edge; TVK to make slight dent
April 29, 2026
Tamil Nadu exit polls show an edge for DMK, with TVK expected to make a slight dent in the contest.
Bengal exit poll projects 150-175 BJP seats; early predictions say
April 29, 2026
Bengal exit poll predicts BJP will win 150-175 seats, according to early predictions.
Bengal and Assam exit polls project BJP victories
April 29, 2026
Exit polls forecast BJP wins in both Bengal and Assam.
Puducherry exit polls indicate NDA likely to retain power; Congress and TVK lag in a fragmented fight
April 29, 2026
Puducherry exit polls suggest the NDA is likely to retain power, with Congress and TVK lagging in a fragmented electoral contest.