Sarma storms Assam, UDF sweeps Kerala, Vijay’s TVK dominates Tamil Nadu, Rangasamy wins both seats in Puducherry
ASSAM:
Assam CM and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma (127,151) votes defeats Congress' Bidisha Neog (37,717) by 89,434 votes.
KERALA:
The United Democratic Front (UDF) on Monday emerged victorious in Kerala Assembly elections after comfortably crossing the majority mark of 71 seats in the 140-member House, a verdict widely seen as a decisive rejection of the decade-long rule of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and signals a major comeback for the Congress-led coalition.
TAMIL NADU:
TVK chief Vijay wins from Perambur with a margin of 53,715 votes and 107 seats. He won from Perambur constituency by defeating his DMK rival R D Shekar in the Assembly elections held on April 23. He also won from Tiruchirapalli East by a margin of 27,416 votes.
PUDUCHERRY:
Chief Minister and AINRC leader N Rangasamy on Monday won from Thattanchavady and Mangalam, the two seats from where he contested the April 9 Assembly elections in this union territory.
While the CM trounced Neyam Makkal Kazhagam rival E Vinayagam by 4441 votes in Thattanchavady, his pocket borough seat, Rangasamy emerged victorious in Managalam too, defeating DMK's SS Rangan by 7050 votes.
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NOTA receives over 1.23 lakh votes in Kerala Assembly polls
More than 1.23 lakh voters opted for the NOTA option in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.
As per figures available on the Election Commission website, 1,23,067 voters pressed the None of the Above (NOTA) button in the state.
The number marks an increase from the 97,693 voters who chose NOTA in the 2021 Assembly elections.
NOTA accounted for 0.57 per cent of the total votes polled in the 2026 Assembly elections, up from 0.47 per cent in 2021.
However, the figure remained lower than the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, when 1,56,585 voters in Kerala had opted for NOTA, accounting for 0.79 per cent of the votes polled.
TVK chief wins from Tiruchirapalli East
TVK chief Vijay clinched a decisive victory in Tiruchirapalli East as well with 91,381 votes, winning by a margin of 27,416 votes.
Incidentally, he won in Perambur too, with a bigger margin of 53,715 votes, marking a seismic shift in the political landscape.
In Tiruchirapalli, his campaign was defined by high-octane rally from the bustling corridors of the Gandhi Market to the narrow lanes of the Rockfort area, drawing unprecedented crowds.
Akhil Gogoi: Lone prominent voice in opposition camp to win Assam assembly polls
Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi is the only prominent opposition leader in Assam who managed to win the assembly polls and retain his seat, according to the Election Commission on Monday.
Gogoi retained Sibsagar for the second consecutive term, defeating BJP's Kushal Dowari by 17,272 votes.
The opposition leader polled 86,521 votes compared to Dowari's 69,249.
TVK's Sabarinathan, son of Vijay's driver, wins from Virugambakkam constituency
R Sabarinathan, the 30-year-old son of actor-politician Vijay's long-time driver and personal assistant Rajendran, has won in the Virugambakkam assembly constituency here.
Sabarinathan, contesting on a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket, won by 27,086 votes, according to the latest Election Commission figures.
Speaking to reporters briefly after receiving his certificate, Sabarinathan said, "I am very happy with the win and very grateful to Vijay, he has put an end to DMK."
Rajendran has been associated with Vijay since the actor's debut film 'Naalaiya Theerpu', serving as his driver and personal aide.
Sabarinathan emerged as one of the most talked-about candidates of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections after an emotional video of him breaking down on stage went viral, shortly after his name figured among TVK's list of candidates.
The Virugambakkam constituency, located in Chennai district, has changed hands between three different parties across the last five Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Puducherry CM Rangasamy wins from Thattanchavady, Mangalam
Chief Minister and AINRC leader N Rangasamy on Monday won from Thattanchavady and Mangalam, the two seats from where he contested the April 9 Assembly elections in this union territory.
While the CM trounced Neyam Makkal Kazhagam rival E Vinayagam by 4441 votes in Thattanchavady, his pocket borough seat, Rangasamy emerged victorious in Managalam too, defeating DMK's SS Rangan by 7050 votes.
This is not the first time that Rangasamy has sought to contest from two seats.
He contested in Yanam and Thattanchavady in the 2021 Assembly polls. He however was trounced in Yanam and was successful in Thattanchavady.
He may have to now vacate one of the seats.
BJP Annamalai hails 'generational shift' in TN politics; congratulate Vijay on 'spectacular win'
Tamil Nadu former BJP president K Annamalai on Monday hailed the "generational shift" in the state's political landscape following the 2026 Assembly election results, congratulating actor-turned-politician Vijay and his party TVK on a "spectacular debut".
In a statement posted on 'X', he said the verdict reflected a clear public mandate against established political norms.
"I bow down to the people of TN for your verdict. Happy to see in my land, people have risen in one voice and spoken -- no to buying of votes, no to dynastic politics," Annamalai said.
The BJP leader, who has consistently campaigned against the Dravidian majors, noted that the state was ready for a new era. "Whoever gets it done has actually done a favour to all!" he remarked, referring to the shift away from traditional power structures.
Extending his wishes to the TVK chief, Annamalai wrote: "Congrats and best wishes to TVK & Thiru @TVKVijayHQ avl for a spectacular debut in TN politics. Let Almighty be with you to do what you intend to do."
While acknowledging the hard-fought battle by National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates, the BJP leader offered words of encouragement to those who did not emerge victorious. "Congrats to all those who won, and for those who couldn't register a victory this time, let's keep fighting," he stated.
Annamalai also reached out to the outgoing administration and other rivals, offering "commiserations" to DMK president and Chief Minister M K Stalin as well as NTK leader Seeman for their electoral losses.
He thanked the BJP cadres for "toiling hard on the ground," adding, "Better times will come soon!"
16th Kerala Assembly to have 11 women MLAs
The 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly will have 11 women MLAs, one less than in the previous House.
The outgoing Assembly had 12 women legislators, a majority of them from the CPI(M).
CPI(M) legislator Kanathil Jameela passed away in November last year.
This time, the CPI(M) will have only one woman MLA-O S Ambika, who won from Attingal by a margin of 13,375 votes.
CPI, an LDF ally, will have one woman MLA compared to two in the previous Assembly, with Geetha Gopi winning from Nattika by 7,093 votes.
The Congress, which swept the election, accounts for the highest number of women MLAs in the new Assembly.
Shanimol Osman won from Aroor by 9,324 votes, while Ramya Haridas won from Chirayinkeezhu by 1,422 votes.
Congress candidate Vidya Balakrishnan won from Elathur, defeating minister A K Saseendran by 12,162 votes.
Congress leader Bindhu Krishna won from Kollam by 16,830 votes. Thulasi Teacher won from Kongad by 3,706 votes, and Uma Thomas won from Thrikkakara by 50,211 votes.
Congress leader Usha Vijayan won from Mananthavady after defeating minister O R Kelu by 10,543 votes.
The Indian Union Muslim League will have a woman MLA this time after Fathima Thahiliya won from Perambra by 5,087 votes. In addition, K K Rema of the RMP, a UDF ally, retained her seat from Vadakara by 14,862 votes.
People of Assam want to see Himanta Sarma as CM for second term because of his transparency: BJP’s winning candidate from Palasbari
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People celebrate TVK’s victory in Tamil Nadu
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Assam BJP president Dilip Sakia: 'Our responsibility increased'
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on Monday emphasised the party's commitment to develop the state while focusing on good governance over the next five years. This comes as the BJP heads for a victory in the Assembly elections, as per the election trends shown by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Saikia also highlighted the party's responsibility to serve the people in Assam under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi and chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Speaking to ANI, he said, "Our responsibility has increased. To serve the people of Assam, in the next 5 years, we will work towards development. The sensibility that the PM has for Assam is unique. Under Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam has developed greatly. That is why people have once again voted for the BJP. We will try to provide them with good governance."
'I bow to people's verdict,' says DMK President Stalin
'I bow to people's verdict,' says DMK President, Chief Minister M K Stalin on TN Assembly election results favouring TVK.
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal wins Binnakandi seat
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal won the Binnakandi assembly constituency by defeating Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP)'s Rejaul Karim Choudhury by a margin of 35,380 votes.
Ajmal polled 1,19,721 votes while Choudhury bagged 84,341 votes.
The AIUDF president contested the assembly polls in the state for the second time since 2006.
He had contested and won from two seats of South Salmara and Jamunamukh in 2006, vacating the latter for his brother Sirajuddin Ajmal's favour.
Ajmal represented South Salmara till 2009 when he contested for Lok Sabha from Dhubri and went on to represent it for three successive terms till 2024 when he lost to Rakibul Hussain of Congress by a record margin of over 10 lakh votes.
TVK's Srinath defeats TN Social Welfare Minister Geetha Jeevan in Thoothukkudi
TVK's Srinath defeats TN Social Welfare Minister Geetha Jeevan in Thoothukkudi assembly constituency by 37,731 votes.
TVK's Vijayprabhu wins from Madavaram assembly constituency
TVK candidate M L Vijayprabhu trounced the DMK candidate S Sudaharshanam and won by a record margin of 94,985 votes from the Madavaram assembly constituency.
He secured 1,90,462 votes.
Also, Vijayprabhu defeated AIADMK candidate V Moorthy who polled 59,290 votes.
TVK chief Vijay wins from Perambur with a margin of over 49,000 votes
TVK chief Vijay wins from Perambur with a margin of over 49,000 votes.
He won from Perambur constituency by defeating his DMK rival R D Shekar in the Assembly elections held on April 23.
He later received his certificate at Loyola College counting centre.
Outside the counting centre, a sea of yellow and maroon flags surged.
With this, "Thalapathy" had traded the silver screen for the legislative assembly, dismantling decades of two-party dominance in a single stroke.
Vijay is also competing from Tiruchirapalli East, where he is again leading decisively, signaling more than a debut -- it marked the arrival of a new era.
Sudhakaran wins Ambalapuzha seat as UDF independent; Sunny Joseph retains Peravoor
Former CPI(M) leader G Sudhakaran, who quit the Left party ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls and contested as a UDF-backed Independent, won from the Ambalapuzha Assembly constituency by a margin of 27,935 votes.
While Sudhakaran garnered 75,184 votes, his former party colleague and CPI(M) leader H Salam could get only 47,249 votes, according to Election Commission figures.
Senior Congress leader and KPCC president Sunny Joseph retained the Peravoor constituency in Kannur district by defeating CPI(M) leader and former health minister K K Shailaja by a margin of 14,453 votes.
Joseph secured 76,140 votes, while Shailaja garnered 61,687 votes, as per EC figures.
