Assembly poll: Bengal chooses BJP, Vijay delivers TN blockbuster, Congress comeback in Kerala

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, May 4, 2026: The 2026 Assembly election results across key states have delivered dramatic political shifts, with the BJP making a historic breakthrough in West Bengal, actor-politician Vijay scripting a stunning debut in Tamil Nadu, and the Congress-led alliance staging a comeback in Kerala.

In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) surged past the majority mark, leading in well over half of the 294 seats and poised to form its first government in the state—long dominated by Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress.

In Tamil Nadu, actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as a game-changer. In its electoral debut, the party led in over 100 seats, pushing traditional heavyweights like the DMK and AIADMK into the background and reshaping the state’s political landscape.

Meanwhile, in Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) mounted a strong comeback, capitalising on anti-incumbency against the ruling Left government. Early trends showed the UDF taking a clear lead, signalling a return to power after nearly a decade.

Overall, the 2026 verdict reflects a broader national trend of political churn—marked by the BJP’s expansion into new territories, the rise of new regional forces, and a revival of Congress in select states.