Five-State Results Redraw India’s Political Map
- By Thetripurapost Desk, New Delhi
- May 05, 2026
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The results of the Assembly elections across five states—West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry—have delivered a dramatic political reshaping, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerging as the biggest gainer and several historic outcomes unfolding.
Counting began at 8 am on Monday across all five states, and by the end of the day, the results indicated sweeping changes in political power equations.
BJP’s Historic Breakthrough in Bengal
In a landmark victory, the BJP has come to power in West Bengal for the first time, defeating the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). The party’s rise has been remarkable—from just 3 seats a decade ago to a commanding 207 seats in the 293-member Assembly.
- BJP: 207
- TMC: 80
- Congress: 2
- Left: 2
- Others: 2
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee suffered a major setback as the party lost power.
TVK Creates Political Earthquake in Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), stunned political observers by emerging as the single largest party.
For the first time in 59 years, the state will see a government formed without either the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) or the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
- TVK: 107
- DMK: 74
- AIADMK: 53
Chief Minister M. K. Stalin also faced defeat in the election.
Kerala: Congress Set to Return
In Kerala, the Congress-led alliance is set to form the government, marking the fall of the Left’s last stronghold.
- Congress: 102
- Left Front: 35
- Others: 3
This result signifies the end of Left rule in any Indian state.
Assam: BJP Retains Power
In Assam, the BJP has successfully retained power with a strong mandate:
- BJP: 102
- Congress: 19
- Others: 5
Puducherry: BJP Gains Ground
In Puducherry, the BJP has also emerged victorious:
- BJP: 18
- Congress: 6
- Others: 6
Bypoll Highlights: Big Wins in Maharashtra
In Maharashtra, BJP candidate Akshay Kardile registered a massive win in Rahuri, defeating NCP candidate Govind Mokate by over 1.12 lakh votes.
In the high-profile Baramati by-election, Sunetra Pawar created history by winning with a record margin of 2,18,930 votes—reportedly the highest vote margin in the country.
Political Impact
The BJP’s sweeping performance across multiple states has significantly strengthened its national position. The results are likely to embolden the party to adopt a more assertive political strategy in the coming months.
At the same time, the opposition faces a critical moment of introspection, as it assesses the reasons behind these setbacks and plans its future course.
Conclusion
From Bengal’s historic power change to Tamil Nadu’s unexpected political shift, the 2026 Assembly election results mark a turning point in Indian politics, reshaping alliances, leadership, and future strategies across the country.