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In Puducherry assembly elections, Congress is contesting as part of an alliance with the DMK while the opposition comprises of the AINRC, BJP and AIADMK.

Counting of votes for all these states, along with Puducherry, will take place on May 4 (Saturday).

Voting was held on April 23 across the state in a single phase, and recorded a historic voter turnout of around 85%, the highest ever in a TN election.

The incumbent Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Communist Party of India (M), has been the ruling political alliance of Kerala since 2016.

The pollsters showed the BJP-led NDA set for a hat-trick in Assam, with Himanta Biswa Sarma favoured as the CM face in the state.

Projections by People’s Pulse paint a contrasting picture, giving the TMC alliance an edge with 177–187 seats, while the BJP is estimated to win 95–110 seats.

If Matrize's numbers hold, the country is headed for a dramatic May 4. The agency's projections point to a historic change of guard in West Bengal.

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who had previously rejected Kejriwal’s plea to recuse from the case, told them to file their responses by Saturday.

Kerala Exit Polls highlights: While the LDF is seeking a third consecutive term in office, which would be a first in Kerala, the polls witnessed the BJP stepping up efforts to expand its presence in the state. Kerala has traditionally seen

Tamil Nadu Election Exit Poll highlights: Exit polls for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections indicate a DMK majority, offering a glimpse into the DMK vs AIADMK contest.