Dramatic Shifts: BJP's Ascendancy in West Bengal and Actor Vijay's Political Debut

BJP shows strong leads in West Bengal, forging a path to victory and challenging the ruling TMC. Vijay's party surprises in Tamil Nadu, ahead of DMK. Assam's BJP, led by Sarma, secures comfortable leads. Kerala hints at a return to power for Congress, while Puducherry sees mixed outcomes.

The BJP is making significant headway in the West Bengal elections, leading in 109 seats against the incumbent TMC's 63, suggesting potential success in a traditionally elusive state.

Meanwhile, actor-politician Vijay's party has already stunned many with leads in 103 Tamil Nadu seats, positioning them ahead of the ruling DMK.

The counting results showed BJP maintaining a strong grip in Assam, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the helm, while in Kerala, Congress has shown a lead over the CPI and CPM. Puducherry remains a tight contest.