New Delhi | May 10, 2026: The 2026 Assembly election results have delivered a historic transformation across the Indian political landscape.
From the first-ever BJP government in West Bengal to a cinematic shift in Tamil Nadu, the mandates reflect a significant realignment of regional and national power.
Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In as West Bengal Chief Minister
In a landmark shift for Eastern India, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory in West Bengal, ending the 15-year tenure of Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Key Highlight: Suvendu Adhikari was officially sworn in as the Chief Minister on May 9, 2026.
The Victory: Adhikari successfully defeated former CM Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur while retaining his stronghold in Nandigram.
Significance: This marks the first time the BJP has formed a government in West Bengal since the state's inception.
Tamil Nadu: Thalapathy Vijay’s TVK Breaks Dravidian Duopoly
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New Leadership: Vijay is set to be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu today, May 10, 2026, at Chennai’s Nehru Stadium.
The Mandate: Securing 108 seats on its own and gaining support from allies like VCK and IUML, the TVK has ended nearly six decades of alternating rule between the DMK and AIADMK.
Assam and Kerala: Continuity and Change
While the coasts saw major upsets, the elections in Assam and Kerala followed more predictable trajectories with strong mandates for the winning alliances.
Assam: Third Term for Himanta Biswa Sarma
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returned to power in Assam for a historic third consecutive term, winning 92 out of 126 seats.
Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma remains the architect of the BJP’s dominance in the Northeast, consolidating a massive majority.
Kerala: UDF Secures Decisive Win
In Kerala, the United Democratic Front (UDF), led by the Congress party, unseated the ruling LDF by winning 97 of the 140 assembly seats.
Current Status: While Pinarayi Vijayan serves as the caretaker CM, the UDF is expected to announce its Chief Ministerial candidate shortly, with K.C. Venugopal and V. D. Satheesan as the primary frontrunners.
2026 State Election Results at a Glance
| State | Winning Party / Alliance | Chief Minister (2026) |
| West Bengal | BJP | Suvendu Adhikari |
| Tamil Nadu | TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) | C. Joseph Vijay |
| Assam | BJP-led NDA | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| Kerala | Congress-led UDF | TBD (UDF Leadership) |
| Puducherry | AINRC-led NDA | N. Rangasamy |
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