Exit polls predict BJP victory in Bengal, UDF comeback, NDA strong in Assam

New Delhi: Exit polls released on Wednesday predicted a BJP victory in West Bengal, with the ruling Trinamool Congress projected to lose power. Most pollsters forecast BJP winning between 142 and 175 seats, with Trinamool expected to secure between 99 and 140 seats.

People's Pulse, however, projected a different outcome, predicting Trinamool's return to power with 178 to 189 seats, while BJP estimated to win between 95 and 110 seats. Axis My India has withheld its projections for Bengal, and is expected to be released on Thursday.


In Kerala, nearly all exit polls predicted the defeat of the ruling Left front, with the United Democratic Front (UDF) poised to make a comeback after losing two consecutive elections.

Pollsters projected that UDF could win between 70 and 90 seats, while LDF was estimated to secure between 49 and 69 seats. Axis My India predicted UDF would win between 78 and 90 seats, while LDF could secure between 49 and 62 seats.

In Assam, the BJP-led NDA appears set for a strong comeback for a third consecutive term, as per exit polls.

In Tamil Nadu, the incumbent DMK-led alliance is projected to retain power for a second consecutive term. Most exit polls predicted the DMK alliance would win between 92 and 145 seats, while the AIADMK alliance was expected to win between 22 and 80 seats.

Vijay's party, TVK, was not expected to make a major impact, according to most pollsters. However, Axis My India projected a dramatic surge for TVK, forecasting it to emerge as the single-largest party with seats between 98 and 120.

In Puducherry, the ruling AINRC-led NDA alliance is projected to return to power, with Congress-led alliance trailing behind.

Counting of votes will take place on May 4.