In a significant development during the 2026 Assembly elections, actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has taken a commanding lead by securing 109 seats, while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) trails with 49 seats. This marks a dramatic shift in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.
Performance of Incumbent Chief Ministers
MK Stalin (Tamil Nadu)
Chief Minister MK Stalin's DMK faced a tough challenge from the TVK, managing only 49 seats so far. The results indicate a significant loss of support for the ruling party.
Pinarayi Vijayan (Kerala)
In Kerala, incumbent CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Left Democratic Front (LDF) is locked in a close contest with the United Democratic Front (UDF). Early trends show a tight race.
Mamata Banerjee (West Bengal)
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress (TMC) is leading in most constituencies, indicating a strong hold over the state.
Himanta Biswa Sarma (Assam)
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is expected to retain power with a comfortable majority.
Other states like Puducherry also witnessed elections, with results reflecting regional dynamics. The final tally will determine the political course for these states.
