Assembly Elections 2026: Exit Polls Predict Tight Race In West Bengal | WION Shorts

Añadido: 2026-04-30

[00:00:00]Assembly elections for four states and one union territory have been concluded and now it's time for the exit ports.

[00:00:07]West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry result of all assembly elections will be announced simultaneously on the 4th of May. The most high voltage political battle is taking place in West Bengal where the electorate has delivered a historic voter turnout in both phases. Voting percentage in the second phase stood at 92.67%.

[00:00:28]Chief Minister Ma Banerjee is seeking fourth term while BJP is seeking to dethrone her to form its first ever government in the state. Let's dive straight into the exit ports. The race for West Bengal's assembly polls is turning out to be a neck-to-neck contest between the BJP and TMC.

[00:00:45]According to exit poll members by Zenia, BJP is expected to win 144 to 160 seats in the 294 member West Bengal state assembly. TNC on the other hand is expected to win between 129 and 145 seats. Exit poll numbers are predicting edge for the BJP in West Bengal. But Mama Banji could also win if TMC touches the upper limit of projections given by various pollsters.

[00:01:13]Both TMC and BJP have expressed confidence of winning the elections.

[00:01:17]Listen to this.

[00:01:26]I do not believe in exit polls at all.

[00:01:29]My experience is that in the past most exit polls went wrong.

[00:01:36]I've seen the exit polls as have appeared in different TV channels.

[00:01:41]Most show in favor of BJP. One uh exit poll shows in favor of TMC. I do not give credits to either.

[00:01:53]In Tamil Nadu at the multipolar electoral contest pits regional and national political parties against each other in the battle of alliances new entrant TV led by actor politician Vijay is also trying to make inroads in the state assembly. Incumbent chief minister MK Stalin is to script electoral history by etching his name among the rare politicians who have managed to retain power in Tamil Nadu. AIADMK which suffered setbacks in the 2021 assembly polls and 2024 Lok Sabha elections is eyeing an electoral comeback.

[00:02:26]Zenia Z news AI exit poll is predicting MK Stalin's historic return in Tamil Nadu. DMK Alliance is predicting to get 140 to 160 seats while AIADMK Alliance that also has BJP is expected to get 52 to 74 while actor turned politician which is TVK could get 8 to 18 seats.

[00:02:49]Now let's move on to Assam. The state turned into a high stakes battle between two national parties. The Congress party is looking to deceate Hima Bisvas Sharma from the position of chief minister while BJP is hoping that he retains the position for a second time in Asam. Hima Bisvas Sharma is returning to power as per Z news AI exit poll. BJP is expected to win 80 to 86 seats in 126 member assembly. Congress could face another setback in Assam with only 29 to 35 seats predicted for them in the exit poll.

[00:03:23]Now let's shift our focus to Keralum.

[00:03:24]The state is witnessing a three-c cornered fight. The ruling left democratic front is led by communist parties while their main challenger United Democratic front is led by Congress. Meanwhile, the BJP led NDA is also looking to expand its footprint in the state. Exit polls are predicting major turnaround in Keralum where reign of Pinaray Vijayan could end on 4th of May. Congress led UDF is projected to win 63 to 74 seats in the 140 seat assembly.

[00:03:52]Vijan's LDF is 58 to 70 seats. The battle remains close in Keralum. It will be interesting to see who edges ahead.

[00:04:01]The next high stakes battle took place in Bhuter. Chief Minister Enrangwami is leading the alliance with BJP. The opposition alliance is led by Congress and DMK while new entrant TV of act Vijay is contesting on 28 seats in Puduchari. Ranges Swami is expected to return as chief minister with 14 to 18 seats. Congress is expected to get two to four seats while DMK is projected to get four to six seats.