New Delhi : The curtain officially fell on the hotly contested 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Wednesday, as the second and final phase of voting concluded.
With all ballots now cast across the 294-seat legislative assembly, political parties and citizens alike turn their attention to the immediate aftermath. The eagerly anticipated exit poll projections of West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry are set to be released in strict compliance with Election Commission regulations after the second phase of voting in West Bengal concludes at 6 PM.
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With voting concluded nationwide, the focus now shifts entirely to May 4th, the designated date for the counting of votes across all participating states and the Union Territory. Until then, exit polls will provide the first indications of how the political winds have blown.
For those eager to catch the first glimpses of the electoral landscape, New9Live, News9 Youtube , News9 TV are poised to offer comprehensive coverage of the exit poll results. The programming will include detailed region-wise analyses and a Poll of Polls, aggregating projections from various sources. The results of these crucial exit polls are expected to be released shortly, offering a sneak peek into the mandate that awaits official declaration in just a few days.
Quick look at the vote percentage in 4 states and 1 UT
While West Bengal’s electoral journey has just wrapped up, several other states and a Union Territory had already completed their voting last week, each recording robust participation:
West Bengal (Phase 1): The initial phase of voting across 152 constituencies saw a strong turnout, with nearly 93% participation in many regions, indicating high voter engagement.
Tamil Nadu: The southern state registered a final provisional voter turnout of 85.1%, a figure slightly adjusted from initial estimates but still indicative of significant public involvement.
Assam: Polling for all 126 assembly seats in Assam concluded with a remarkable 85.5% turnout. This participation was notably high across both rural and urban areas, marking a historic election for the state.
Kerala: The 140 constituencies in Kerala witnessed a steady voter turnout, hovering between 75% and 78%. This suggests consistent engagement in what was widely predicted to be a closely contested election.
Puducherry: The Union Territory set a new benchmark with an astounding voter turnout of 89.87%. According to final EC figures, this represents the highest polling percentage recorded in Puducherry since its merger with India and its inaugural Assembly election in 1964.
