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Exit polls are not results. They set the narrative, not the final numbers. The real test will be on May 4.

With counting days away, M.K. Stalin said DMK workers would soon hear good news. Rival claims from the AIADMK and fresh review meetings underlined the high-stakes contest in Tamil Nadu.

West Bengal Elections 2026: Meanwhile, Dhaka has summoned India's Acting High Commissioner to protest remarks by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, calling them harmful to bilateral ties.

Early projections indicate a strong win for the BJP in Assam. Exit polls after high voter turnout suggest the ruling party is set for another comfortable victory. The Congress faces a potential third straight defeat. The BJP's organizational strength and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership appear to be key factors. Final results are expected on May 4.

Tamil Nadu voted in a single phase on April 23 and the results will be declared on May 4.

AIADMK's possible post-poll outreach to Vijay's TVK could strain ties with BJP, especially after Annamalai rejected any alliance. With exit polls predicting a close contest, TVK may become kingmaker., India News, Times Now

Most exit polls project the DMK returning to power in Tamil Nadu, but estimates from Axis My India and Chanakya point to a significant surge for Vijay's TVK. As leaders mobilise ahead of counting day, all sides brace for a closely watched verdict.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee rejected exit poll predictions, alleging they are biased and BJP-driven.

According to Axis My India, Vijay is ahead of Chief Minister MK Stalin in terms of choice for the next Chief Minister. While Stalin was supported by 35% of those surveyed, the support was 37% for Vijay.

Election in India 2026 News: From ruling three states at a time to surviving in scattered pockets, India's Communist parties are facing an existential crisis. Exit polls suggest the Left front could lose Kerala, the only state it governs now. The question is not if the Left exists, but where it exists in India.