Election Result updates: Rahul Gandhi says he's happy to congratulate Mamata

2021 Election Results Live Updates: After a high-octane election campaign in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the union territory of Puducherry, counting of votes has begun. Results for all four states and the UT are expected to pour in from 5pm.

Election Results 2021: Counting of votes in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry assembly elections began at 8am amid tight security.(ANI Twitter)

As counting of votes is nearing close in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and union territory (UT) Puducherry, the predictions of the exit polls have mostly come true with Assam and Puducherry remaining with the BJP alliance, Kerala with the LDF, Tamil Nadu with the DMK and West Bengal with the Trinamool Congress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated the winning party chiefs and thanked voters....Read More

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• 2 May 2021, 11:20:56 PM IST

  Suvendu Adhikari wins Nandigram against Mamata, according to EC official data

  BJP's Suvendu Adhikari wins Nandigram constituency against West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, as per Election Commission of India.

• 2 May 2021, 10:23:56 PM IST

  Amit Shah congratulates Mamata, Pinarayi Vijayan and Stalin

  Congratulations to @MamataOfficial Didi, Shri @vijayanpinarayi , and Shri @mkstalin for their parties success in the assembly elections. I am sure the state governments will work shoulder to shoulder with the central government for the welfare of the people.
• 2 May 2021, 09:06:36 PM IST

  Happy to congratulate: Rahul Gandhi

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said he is happy to congratulate Mamata and the people of West Bengal for soundly defeating the BJP.

• 2 May 2021, 08:45:34 PM IST

  Trinamool asks for a recount in Nandigram seat

  3-member Trinamool delegation is meeting Chief Electoral Officer at EC Office in Kolkata asking for a recount in Nandigram and certain other serious issues

• 2 May 2021, 08:07:00 PM IST

  Suvendu Adhikari thanks voters

• 2 May 2021, 07:40:17 PM IST

  BJP's presence significantly increased: PM Modi's message for Bengal

  "I would like to thank my sisters and brothers of West Bengal who have blessed our party. From a negligible presence earlier, BJP’s presence has significantly increased. BJP will keep serving the people. I applaud each and every Karyakarta for their spirited effort in the polls."

• 2 May 2021, 07:38:40 PM IST

  PM Modi's message for Kerala

  "Gratitude to the people of Kerala who supported our Party in these elections. I appreciate the efforts of our industrious Party Karyakartas, who will continue serving the people of the state and strengthen the party at the grassroots level," PM Modi wrote.

• 2 May 2021, 07:37:56 PM IST

  PM Modi's message for Tamil Nadu

  "I would like to thank the people of Tamil Nadu who supported NDA. I assure the people of Tamil Nadu that we will keep working towards the state’s welfare and to further popularise the glorious Tamil culture. I applaud our Karyakartas for their hard work," PM Modi tweeted.

• 2 May 2021, 07:25:21 PM IST

  Udhaynidhi Stalin hands over a brick with AIIMS written on it to Stalin to celebrate their win

• 2 May 2021, 06:13:18 PM IST

  Nirmala Sitharaman shares tweet claiming attack on BJP office in West Bengal

• 2 May 2021, 06:05:56 PM IST

  Rahul Gandhi congratulates MK Stalin

• 2 May 2021, 05:57:34 PM IST

  Accept the verdict with humility, says Congress

  "People's mandate is the final word in democracy. People of West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have given their democratic mandate for next five years. We accept the verdict with humility and a sense of responsibility. We recognise that the election results are not as per our expectations, particularly those of Assam and Kerala," Randeep Surjewala said.

• 2 May 2021, 05:42:20 PM IST

  Historic win but not a time to celebrate, says Pinarayi Vijayan

  "It is a historic win. We are indebted to people. This victory will empower us to take more people friendly measures," Vijayan says.

• 2 May 2021, 05:29:31 PM IST

  Shashi Tharoor congratulates Mamata

• 2 May 2021, 05:14:50 PM IST

  Mamata's 1st message after victory

  I would like to thank everyone. I request all to not take out victory processions. I urge everyone to go back to their homes now. I will address the media after 6pm, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee said.

• 2 May 2021, 04:46:44 PM IST

  'Mamata Banerjee has sent out a clear message...': Sanjay Raut

  "Mamata Banerjee has sent out a clear message -- that Modi Ji and Amit Shah Ji are not invincible. They can also be defeated," Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said.

• 2 May 2021, 04:19:14 PM IST

  Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to address press conference at 5.30pm

  Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to address press conference at 5.30pm as LDF marches towards victory in assembly elections

• 2 May 2021, 04:10:16 PM IST

  Rajnath Singh congratulates Mamata Banerjee

  Union defence minister Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes to Mamata Banerjee as counting of votes was underway in West Bengal assembly elections. TMC is leading in 206 seats. "Congratulations to the Chief Minister of West Bengal, @MamataOfficial Didi on her party’s victory in West Bengal assembly elections. My best wishes to her for her next tenure," he tweeted.

• 2 May 2021, 04:04:48 PM IST

  Results in for 8 Puducherry constituencies; AINRC wins 4, BJP 3, DMK 1

  Results have been declared by the ECI for eight Puducherry constituencies. The AINRC has won in four seats, the BJP in three and the DMK in 1.

• 2 May 2021, 03:51:48 PM IST

  Metro Man defeated in Kerala's Palakkad constituency

  The Metro Man, E Sreedharan, was defeated in Palakkad constituency. Congress sitting legislator Shafi Parambil retained the seat.

• 2 May 2021, 03:34:26 PM IST

  CPI(M) has won 1 seat in Kerala, and is leading in 56

  In Kerala assembly elections, the CPI(M) has won 1 seat and is ahead in 56 out of the total 140 seats. The LDF alliance is leading in 86 seats.

• 2 May 2021, 03:30:05 PM IST

  'Avoid victory celebrations': DMK chief MK Stalin tells party workers

  As his party leads in 139 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin has asked DMK workers to avoid victory celebrations in view of Covid-19 pandemic.

• 2 May 2021, 03:26:26 PM IST

  Mamata ahead of Adhikari by around 3,200 votes in Nandigram

  At 3 pm, Mamata Banerjee was ahead of Suvendu Adhikari by around 3,200 votes in Nandigram. The TMC candidates were ahead in most of the seats in South 24 Parganas, Howrah, Hooghly and Kolkata regions.

• 2 May 2021, 03:16:20 PM IST

  Puducherry: All India NR Congress wins 4 seats, BJP secures 2, DMK gets 1

  Results for 7 seats out in Puducherry: All India NR Congress has won 4 seats, the BJP has won two and the DMK has secured one seat.

• 2 May 2021, 03:13:29 PM IST

  Server slowed down due to heavy load, not counting: ECI

  The Election Commission of India told ANI that due to heavy load, the server has slowed down but counting has not. "Counting is continuing in the constituencies without any let-up," ECI said.

• 2 May 2021, 02:34:54 PM IST

  Omar Abdullah congratulates TMC for a 'remarkable' victory

  "Heartiest congratulations to @MamataOfficial didi & everyone at @AITCofficial for the remarkable victory in West Bengal. The BJP & a throughly partisan Election Commission threw everything including the kitchen sink at you & you prevailed. All the best for the next 5 years,"Omar Abdullah said.

• 2 May 2021, 02:23:00 PM IST

  Arvind Kejriwal congratulates Stalin on his 'resounding' victory

  As DMK headed for victory in Tamil Nadu, chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal tweeted his best wishes for Stalin. "Many congratulations to @mkstalin on a resounding victory in the Tamil Nadu assembly polls. I wish him a successful tenure and the very best in fulfilling the aspirations of people of Tamil Nadu," he tweeted.

• 2 May 2021, 02:16:47 PM IST

  NCP chief Sharad Pawar congratulates Mamata Banerjee, MK Stalin

  NCP chief Sharad Pawar has congratulated TMC's Mamata Banerjee for her 'stupendous' victory in assembly polls. The TMC is leading in 202 seats in West Bengal. "Congratulations @MamataOfficial on your stupendous victory! Let us continue our work towards the welfare of people and tackling the Pandemic collectively."

  In another tweet, he congratulated DMK's MK Stalin too. Stalin's DMK is ahead in 134 seats in Tamil Nadu. "Congratulations @mkstalin on your win, a truly well deserved victory! Wishing you the best to serve people who have instilled their faith in you!" he tweeted.

• 2 May 2021, 01:59:36 PM IST

  DMK a 'responsible' party, cadres should celebrate at home, says leader

  "The cadres are simply jubilant. Our leader's advice to the cadres is that let them celebrate from their homes as Election Commission is taking serious note of any violation. We are a responsible political party," DMK's TKS Elangovan said.

• 2 May 2021, 01:50:17 PM IST

  Mamata Banerjee leads in Nandigram

  Mamata Banerjee surpasses BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to lead in Nandigram after three rounds of counting.

• 2 May 2021, 01:29:08 PM IST

  AIADMK's V Ramu leading in Tamil Nadu's Katpadi

  In Tamil Nadu's Katpadi, AIADMK's V Ramu is leading and DMK's Durai Murugan is trailing.

• 2 May 2021, 01:07:05 PM IST

  EC takes note of crowd gathered to celebrate victory in elections

  The Election Commission of India has taken note of crowds gathered to celebrate victory in elections and has directed chief secretaries of all four states and Puducherry to file FIRs in each such case.

• 2 May 2021, 01:00:49 PM IST

  'Tremors will be felt in Delhi': Shiv Sena's taunt to BJP on impact of election results

  Shiv Sena lawmaker Sanjay Raut said that 'tremors will be felt' in Delhi after May 2. “Those claiming that there would be political developments in Maharashtra after May 2 [election results] should also remember that tremors will also be felt in Delhi,” he said in his weekly column in his party’s mouthpiece Saamana.

• 2 May 2021, 12:47:51 PM IST

  TMC gains lead in 202 seats out of the total 294 in West Bengal

  Mamata Banerjee's TMC has gained lead in 202 seats while the BJP trails with lead in 77 seats in West Bengal assembly elections, according to currents trends.

• 2 May 2021, 12:30:31 PM IST

  BJP ahead in 17 seats, crosses majority mark in Puducherry; retains lead in Assam

  BJP is ahead in 17 seats and has crossed the majority-mark in the 30-member Puducherry assembly, according to early trends. The party has also retained its lead in Assam.

• 2 May 2021, 12:24:34 PM IST

  DMK supporters celebrate as trends show party leading in Tamil Nadu

  Official trends show DMK leading in 141 seats in Tamil Nadu.

• 2 May 2021, 12:11:43 PM IST

  Trends clearly show victory for BJP in Assam, says CM Sarbananda Sonowal

  Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal told news agency ANI that "it was clear" that the BJP was going to retain power in the state, according to the trends.

• 2 May 2021, 12:03:47 PM IST

  Kerala Election 2021: 3 candidates elected

  Three candidates in Kerala -- labour minister T K Ramakrishnan in Perambra, power minister M M Mani in Idukki and Mani C Kappan (NCP breakaway faction) in Pala -- have been elected.

• 2 May 2021, 12:02:31 PM IST

  Tamil Nadu: Some heavyweights leading in their respective constituencies

  In Tamil Nadu, heavyweights who are leading in their strongholds include chief minister Edapaddi Palaniswami in Edappadi constituency, opposition leader M K Stalin in Kolathur seat, municipal administration minister S P Velumani in Thondamuthur and health minister C Vijayabhaskar.

• 2 May 2021, 11:57:28 AM IST

  If LDF retains Kerala, it would end a four-decade-old electoral tradition in state

  If LDF retains power, it would be an end of the four-decade-old electoral tradition of Kerala, wherein the government changes after every five years.

• 2 May 2021, 11:54:06 AM IST

  After 4 rounds of counting in Kerala, LDF emerges as leader in 90 seats

  After four rounds of counting in Kerala, LDF is leading in 90 seats and opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front is way behind in 47 seats. The BJP-led NAD is leading in three seats.

• 2 May 2021, 11:46:32 AM IST

  BJP, which leads in 108 seats in West Bengal, said it will win over 200 seats

  The BJP, which has taken lead in 108 seats, has said its target is to win over 200 seats West Bengal. In 2016 elections, the party won just three seats.

• 2 May 2021, 11:32:04 AM IST

  As TMC takes lead in Bengal, BJP leader says 'situation will be clear only by evening'

  As TMC took lead in West Bengal, BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya said it was too early to say anything because there are so many rounds pending. “Situation will be clear only by evening. We had started from 3 and were challenged that we won't get even 100, we have crossed that mark,” he was quoted by a news agency.

• 2 May 2021, 11:23:13 AM IST

  Pinarayi Vijayan watches the election trends along with party members

  Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan is leading from the Dharmadam Assembly constituency.

• 2 May 2021, 11:08:36 AM IST

  West Bengal: TMC's Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay and Firhad Hakim leading, early trends show

  TMC candidates Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay and Firhad Hakim leading from Bhabanipur and Kolkata Port seats respectively, according to initial trends.

• 2 May 2021, 10:56:58 AM IST

  Puducherry Election 2021: BJP leads in 15 seats, Cong alliance in 8

  In Puducherry, the BJP alliance was leading in 15 seats, one short of the majority mark, and the Congress alliance trailed with leads in 8 seats.

• 2 May 2021, 10:55:36 AM IST

  TMC crosses majority mark in West Bengal, BJP in Assam

  The TMC has crossed the majority mark in West Bengal with lead in 162 seats, while the BJP has crossed the mark in Assam with 71 seats. DMK is ahead in Tamil Nadu with lead in 131 seats, according to early trends.

• 2 May 2021, 10:39:16 AM IST

  DMK leads in 128 seats, AIADMK in 71 in Tamil Nadu

  In Tamil Nadu, DMK is leading in 128 seats while the ruling AIADMK is ahead in 71 seats.

• 2 May 2021, 10:36:49 AM IST

  West Bengal election 2021: TMC alliance ahead in 133, BJP in 77 seats

  The TMC alliance is leading in West Bengal in 133 seats while the BJP is ahead in 77 seats. The Left alliance has lead in 6 seats.

• 2 May 2021, 10:34:32 AM IST

  Kerala Election 2021: CPI(M) leading on 46 seats, Congress on 20

  According to the ECI, CPI(M) is leading on 46 seats and Congress on 20 in Kerala.