Vijay storm in TN; BJP ousts TMC in Bengal, retains Assam; UDF wins Kerala; NDA ahead in Puducherry

Counting trends are pointing to a dramatic political shake-up across South and East India. Early results suggest actor Vijay’s TVK has emerged as a major force in Tamil Nadu, the BJP has surged ahead of the TMC in West Bengal, the NDA is holding Assam, the UDF is leading in Kerala, and the NDA is also ahead in Puducherry.