As vote counting progresses for the 2026 multi-state bypolls across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, early trends show the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking leads in West Bengal and Assam, while regional parties lead in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, according to news reports.

In West Bengal, the BJP has established leads in key constituencies, including the Nandigram and Rejinagar by-poll seats, according to Bhaskar English and other media outlets. Meanwhile, in Assam, the BJP is also leading across constituencies as counting continues, as reported by CNBC TV18, Outlook India, and Swarajya.

Trends in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Result

In Tamil Nadu, political trends point to a competitive contest involving Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). According to reports from Swarajya, Rediff, and Bhaskar English, TVK is leading on both seats in the state, while Deccan Chronicle reported AIADMK taking an early lead in the Dharapuram constituency. Outlook India described the election in Tamil Nadu as a close contest between TVK and AIADMK.

In Puducherry, the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), an NDA constituent, secured an early victory by winning the Thattanchavady assembly seat, according to reports from Swarajya and Kerala Kaumudi.

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This report was prepared by the Vani24 news desk with AI assistance, based on reporting by the publications below.