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Today's Chanakya exit polls results: BJP sweep with 192+ seats in Bengal; edge to DMK in TN

Today's Chanakya will be releasing the exit poll predictions for Kerala, Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu today.

Updated on: Apr 30, 2026, 22:38:08 IST
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As the exit poll results for the key assembly elections pour in, Today's Chanakya has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the NDA, will retain power in Assam.

Today's Chanakya has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the NDA, will retain power in Assam (PTI/HT Photo/PTI)
Today's Chanakya has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party, with the NDA, will retain power in Assam (PTI/HT Photo/PTI)

Meanwhile, for the Kerala assembly elections, the pollster has projected a tight contest between the United Democratic Front and the Left Democratic Front, with a slight edge to the UDF.

Track the latest on exit polls 2026 here

Today's Chanakya exit poll results

Assam exit polls - Seat projection

Today's Chanakya has predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA will retain its hold in Assam. The incumbent alliance has been projected to win over 100 seats in the Assam assembly election results.

  • NDA - 102-111
  • INC+ - 23-32
  • Others - 0-1

Kerala exit polls - Seat projection

For the Kerala assembly elections, Today's Chanakya has predicted a tight contest between the LDF and the UDF, with the edge to the United Democratic Front alliance in the state.

  • LDF - 64-73
  • UDF - 69-77
  • BJP - 7-11
  • Others - 0-2

Tamil Nadu exit polls - Seat projection

For West Bengal, Today's Chanakya has predicted a major sweep for the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with over 192 seats. The incumbent TMC and its alliance are said to secure around 100 seats.

  • TMC+ - 100-111
  • BJP - 192-203
  • Others - 2-4

Assembly election results out on May 4

The Election Commission of India held the voting for Assam and Kerala on April 9. West Bengal and Tamil Nadu went to the polls on April 23, with a second phase for Bengal on April 29.

The results for all four state assemblies, along with Puducherry, will be declared by the polling body on May 4.

 
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