Puducherry election results 2026: Date and time, where to watch live, and key details

Counting for the 2026 Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry begins today, May 4th. The results will determine the fate of 824 seats across these five key regions. Exit polls suggest a fragmented verdict with close contests in West Bengal and Kerala, while predicting BJP wins in Assam and the NDA retaining power in Puducherry.