Counting Begins for Five Assembly Seats Across Three States

Vote counting began on October 9, 2026, for five Assembly constituencies across Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry, along with a Lok Sabha by-election in Assam. The results are being closely watched for their potential political implications in the four regions.

In West Bengal, counting is underway for the Nandigram and Rejinagar Assembly constituencies. The results are expected to draw attention because of the state's competitive political landscape and the significance of Nandigram in state politics.

Tamil Nadu is counting votes for the

Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly seats. The outcome could provide an indication of voter sentiment towards the major political parties following the by-election campaign.

In Puducherry, votes are being counted for the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency. Meanwhile, Assam is witnessing counting for the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency, where candidates from major political parties are contesting for parliamentary representation.

The results are expected to emerge as counting progresses throughout October 9. The final outcomes will determine the winners in the respective constituencies and provide political parties with fresh feedback on their electoral support.