Assembly Election Results on May 4: Counting to Start at 8 AM Across 5 States

New Delhi: Tomorrow, on May 4, from 8 am, the political fate of five states and one union territory of the country will begin to be revealed. Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, the results of all these will come on the same day. Total 824 seats. The fortunes of five kingdoms in one day.  

When did voting take place in which state?

Voting took place in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry on 9 April. In Tamil Nadu on 23 April. And in West Bengal in two phases — on April 23 and 29. There were a total of 17.4 crore voters in the five states, 2.19 lakh polling stations were set up and about 25 lakh officers and employees were on duty.  

What was the condition of voting in Bengal?

In West Bengal, voting was 92.47 percent in both the phases combined 93.19 percent in the first phase and 91.66 percent in the second. This is a figure breaking the record of 84.72 percent of 2011. In both the phases, more women voters cast their votes than men. There is a direct contest between TMC and BJP on 294 seats in Bengal.  

How many seats are at stake in which state?

There are 294 seats in West Bengal, 234 in Tamil Nadu, 140 in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry. That means votes will be counted simultaneously on a total of 824 seats. Republic Bharat

Where to watch live results?

During counting of votes, voters and general public can watch live updates on the official website of the Election Commission, results.eci.gov.in. Apart from this, up-to-the-minute information will also be available on Voter Helpline app and major news platforms.

How much time will the final results take?

Usually the initial trends start coming in the morning, but it may take till evening for the final results of all the seats to come. In many places, vote counting takes place in multiple rounds, so results become clear gradually.

Will the exit polls prove right this time too?

Exit polls before the elections are showing different pictures. In some there are indications of change of power and in some there is talk of return of the current governments. In such a situation, now everyone's eyes are on the counting of votes on May 4, where the real results will be revealed.

Why are these election results important?

The results of these five states can impact not only regional politics but also national politics. The credibility of many big leaders is at stake and these results can decide the direction for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections also.