When and Where to Watch Assembly Election Results 2026

The results of the Assembly elections held in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry will be declared on May 4, 2026, with counting and live coverage beginning early in the morning.

🗳️ Key Timings

• 6:00 AM: Live coverage begins across India TV platforms
• 8:00 AM: Initial trends start emerging
• 12:00 PM onwards: Overall picture likely to become clear

📺 Where to Watch Live Results

Viewers can follow real-time updates on multiple platforms:

• Live TV: India TV broadcast
• Websites:
  • English: IndiaTVNews.com
  • Hindi: IndiaTV.in
• YouTube: India TV News channel
• Social Media:
  • X (Twitter)
  • Facebook
• WhatsApp Channel: Official India TV updates

🗺️ Polling Overview

• Assam, Kerala, Puducherry: April 9
• Tamil Nadu: April 23 (single phase)
• West Bengal:
  • Phase 1: April 23 (152 seats)
  • Phase 2: April 29 (142 seats)

Special Case: West Bengal Re-poll

The Election Commission of India declared polling in the Falta constituency void due to large-scale irregularities.

• Re-poll date: May 21
• Result date for Falta: May 24
• Results for the remaining 293 seats will be announced on May 4.

📊 Exit Poll Predictions (MATRIZE)

Kerala (140 seats)

• LDF: 60–65
• UDF: 70–75
• BJP+: 3–5
• Others: 2–4

Tamil Nadu (234 seats)

• DMK+: 40.3% vote share
• NDA: 37.1%
• TVK: 17.5%
• Others: 5.1%

Assam (126 seats)

• BJP: 85–95
• Congress: 25–32
• Others: 6–12

West Bengal (294 seats)

• BJP: 146–161
• TMC+: 125–140
• Others: 6–10

🧾 What to Expect

These elections are crucial as they cover politically significant states with diverse voter bases. The results will not only determine state governments but also signal broader political trends ahead of future national contests.