Election Results Highlights: EPS Meets 40 MLAs-Elect At Puducherry Resort; Calls For Unity Amid Government Formation Deadlock

Tamil Nadu Govt Formation Live: All 107 TVK MLAs may leave membership on the direction of Vijay, who holds two seats, if the AIADMK and DMK attempt to form a government together.

Tamil Nadu Govt Formation Live: Tamil Nadu BJP vice president Khushbu Sunder has extended an unexpected support to Vijay amid a stalemate with the Governor over a lack of majority. In a post on X, she said, "As a citizen of Tamil Nadu State, when people have chosen their CM, he should lead."

Tamil Nadu Govt Formation Live: Vijay has reportedly reached out to Kamaraj S, the only MLA of TTV Dinakaran's Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (AMMK), for support to form the government.  

West Bengal Election Results Live: West Bengal Governor RN Ravi has dissolved the West Bengal Assembly, apving away for the formation of the next Assembly. The five-year tenure of the Bengal Assembly was set to end today.

Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader SS Balaji reacted to whether his party will extend support to Vijay's TVK. He said, "Just because we are saying that the governor should invite him doesn't mean that we are going to support him (Vijay). For us to consider their request or consider supporting them, there must be something solid on the ground which should make us believe that he will not be in the clutches of the BJP or RSS. On the contrary, we are voicing out that the governor's act or the governor's attitude is against the constitution. There is nothing from the side of TVK... But what we are seeing is that there is nothing from the side of TVK, which is again making us believe that they will be submissive to the BJP and the RSS. So it is their duty or their responsibility to make us believe or make us trust they'll never be in the hands of the BJP or RSS. Only if that is going to happen will we

Assembly Election Results Live: A person sustained injuries after the workers of TMC and BJP clashed in the Chaurabasti area of Howrah's Shivpur. Howrah City Police Commissioner Akhilesh Chaturvedi said, "A political clash had taken place in Shivpur's Chaurabasti area, resulting in one injury. Upon receiving information about the incident, police forces immediately reached the scene and brought the situation under control. All individuals involved in this incident will be arrested as soon as possible."

Tamil Nadu Govt Formation Live: AIADMK has ruled out supporting TVK in its bid to form the next Tamil Nadu government. AIADMK leader KP Anbalagan rejected anticipations that rose after around 40 party MLAs moved to a resort in Puducherry. He said the MLAs moved to Puducherry as there was intense heat in Chennai. He lambasted Vijay, saying he won using his fame and does not hold basic qualification to form a government

Assembly Election Results Live Updates: Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav met outgoing CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. After the meeting, he reacted to the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, holding Home Minister Amit Shah responsible. He said, "Union Home Minister Amit Shah is responsible, he should explain how this happened." 

Kerala Government Formation Live: A meeting of the MLA elects in Kerala was held in Thiruvananthapuram. KPCC President Sunny Joseph said that all MLA elects have unanimously authorised AICC President Kharge to nominate the Congress Legislative Party leader. "We held a meeting of the newly elected MLAs. In that meeting, it was unanimously resolved to authorise the AICC President to nominate the CLP leader in Kerala. That is the usual practice, and this time as well, we passed the resolution unanimously. The KPCC President, our Leader of the Opposition, and all the members supported the resolution, which has now been sent to the AICC. After the meeting, all the MLAs individually met the AICC team here and shared their views. The team will convey these to the AICC, after which the final announcement on the CLP leader will be made," he said after meeting.

Tamil Nadu Government Formation Live: Congress incharge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar said the Governor can't ask to prove majority in the Lok Bhawan. "Due to his RSS background and the pressure from Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, I feel that the Governor is bowing before the BJP rather than before the Constitution and the people of Tamil Nadu. This is not right. The Governor does not have the option to ask them to prove their majority at the Raj Bhavan. The Constitution is very clear. The Governor must respect the mandate given by the people of Tamil Nadu. The floor of the Legislative Assembly is the venue designated by the Constitution for proving a majority. Why should one have to prove a majority before the Governor?Governor has no option then to invite Mr Vijay to swear in as the chief minister and should give him time," he said

Assembly Election Results Live Updates: Suvendu Adhikari has alleged that Chandranath Rath was killed because he was his aide and that Mamata Banerjee was defeated in Bhabanipur by him. Rath's mortal remains reached his residence in Madhyamagram today. Adhikari was present there. Speaking to the media, he said, "No matter how much we condemn the way this murder was carried out, it is not enough. He was killed because he was my aide and I defeated Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur. This could be the reason for his murder. I stand with his family, and the family's demand is to apprehend those who committed this murder and ensure they are punished. The postmortem revealed that 4 bullets were fired at him... this murder was premeditated."    

Assembly Election Result 2026 Live Updates: VS Raghu, Deputy Secretary of VCK State Farmers Protection Wing, has urged the party leadership to extend support to Vijay's TVK in government formation.

He said, "We expect and wish that VCK president Thol. Thirumavalavan should take a stand in support of TVK. Even before the elections, we faced several hardships from the DMK. Moreover, TVK has also adopted Ambedkar and Periyar as its ideological leaders. Almost the same politics spoken by VCK is now being echoed by TVK as well. TVK has ensured the victory of 28 candidates from Scheduled Communities in general constituencies. In such a scenario, aligning with TVK would pave the way for the future of youngsters like us."

The next chief minister of Kerala is likely to be finalised by Sunday after Congress leaders and MLAs conveyed their views to AICC observers following the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting held here on Thursday, news agency PTI reported.

PTI visuals show Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and supporters staging a protest and blocking the National Highway at Bhadutala, West Medinapur, over the killing of Suvendu Adhikari's PA, Chandranath Rath.

According to a report by news agency PTI, citing sources, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar asked Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay to show majority numbers and submit a list of supporting MLAs during the second round of discussions held in Chennai on Thursday.

CPI Tamil Nadu Secretary Veerapandian and VCK Chief Thol Thirumavalavan on Thursday said that they will decide on extending support to Vijay's TVK. 

The Tamil Nadu Congress on Thursday took a dig at Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for his refusal to allow TVK (Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam) chief Vijay to form the government.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Congress wrote, "Governments are not decided on the lawns of Lok Bhavan. They are decided on the floor of the House."

On BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide's murder, TMC MP Saugata Roy said, "We demand the strongest possible action in the matter, including a court-monitored CBI investigation, so that those responsible are identified and brought to justice without delay. Violence and political killings have no place in a democracy, and the guilty must be held accountable."

ANI visuals show a team of CID West Bengal conducting an investigation at the spot where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari's PA was shot dead last night.

TVK chief Vijay met Tamil Nadu Rajendra Arlekar for the second time in two days to convince him that he has the numbers to form the new government. However, the governor declined Vijay's government formation bid and asked him to prove the 118-mark.

TVK's Vijay is likely to go to the Pattinambakkam office on Thursday after meeting the Tamil Nadu governor.

Speaking to Times of India, Tamil Nadu's outgoing chief minister, M K Stalin, said that DMK will wait for TVK chief C Joseph Vijay to form a new government in the state, adding that he will 'watch without disturbing for six months'.

BJP workers and supporters stage a protest and block the National Highway at Bhadutala over the killing of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s PA, Chandranath Rath.

TVK chief Vijay on Thursday met Governor Rajendra Arlekar for the second time in two days to convince him that he has the numbers to form the new government.

Vijay on Thursday reached Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's residence to meet him.

Tension gripped parts of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Thursday after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari's aide was shot dead. The police stepped up security deployment in the region, news agency PTI reported. 

According to a report by news agency ANI, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay is likely to meet Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at 11 AM today.

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday downplayed allegations of widespread post-poll violence in West Bengal, saying that only around 50-60 complaints had been received.

Senior DMK leader TR Baalu on Wednesday alleged that the Congress has “betrayed” voters after it extended support to TVK in Tamil Nadu and ended its alliance with the DMK. Baalu said the Congress had disappointed people who voted expecting a DMK-led government in the state. 

The Election Commission has notified the names of members elected from all Assembly constituencies along with their party affiliations, except for the 144-Falta Assembly constituency.

West Bengal: Election Commission notifies the names of the members elected from all the Assembly Constituencies, except 144-Falta Assembly Constituency, along with their party affiliations. pic.twitter.com/gLdHnLG22I

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan said that TVK chief Vijay does not currently have the required numbers to form the government. He said that even after Congress extended support, the TVK tally stands at around 112 MLAs, and the party still needs additional support to reach the majority mark. 

#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | On TVK chief Vijay, DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan says, "He doesn't have the numbers, that is the problem. To form a government, they need 118 MLAs. He needs at least 12 MLAs to form the government. After Congress supported them, they are 112. They… pic.twitter.com/RpCw8V6YeL

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan said that the people of Tamil Nadu have given Vijay an opportunity to form the government. However, he added that the VCK will hold discussions with its frontline leaders within the next one or two days before making any decision on the request from the TVK leadership.

VIDEO | Chennai: VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan says, "The people of Tamil Nadu have given Vijay an opportunity to form the government, and he must do so. It is the people's mandate. However, he does not have an absolute majority. Therefore, he has sought support from Congress,… pic.twitter.com/xZDat0njhE

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 6, 2026

A consultative meeting of the AIADMK MLAs elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly was held on May 6vunder the leadership of General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami.

PHOTO | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: A consultative meeting of the AIADMK’s Members of the Legislative Assembly elected to the 17th Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly was held today (06.05.2026) at Sevvanthi Illam on Greenways Road, under the leadership of Edappadi K. Palaniswami, General… pic.twitter.com/6ZqKpqKRfY

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 6, 2026

Kerala Congress leader MM Hassan said that a decision is likely to be announced within the next two to three days following a meeting with party observers.

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam: After meeting with Keralam Congress Observers, party leader M.M. Hassan says, "I can't reveal what we have discussed. We have expressed our opinions. One thing I requested them; within 2-3 days, decisions will be announced..." pic.twitter.com/pUYctec7Bb

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

The list of newly elected MLAs of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly for 2026 was formally submitted to the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, K Kailashnatha.

The list of newly elected MLAs of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, 2026, was presented to the Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry, K. Kailashnathan, by the CEO of Puducherry, P Jawahar, along with senior officials of ECI, today

(Source: Election Commission of India) pic.twitter.com/DtcRnlkKNS

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

Senior observers Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik held discussions with senior Congress leader A K Antony at the Kerala Congress office.

Speaking on the development, Mukul Wasnik said that a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party will be held the next day

#WATCH | Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam: State AICC Senior Observer, Ajay Maken and Mukul Wasnik hold a meeting with Senior Congress leader AK Antony at Kerala Congress Office.

Congress observer for Keralam, Mukul Wasnik, says, "...Tomorrow there will be a meeting of the Congress… pic.twitter.com/L4xd0HG5nQ

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has dissolved the state Legislative Assembly, with the decision taking effect from May 5.

Deputy Coordinator of AIADMK, KP Munusamy, said that the party will not extend support to TVK under any situation.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: AIADMK Deputy Coordinator K.P. Munusamy says, "Whatever the situation is, AIADMK will not support TVK." pic.twitter.com/JwkWuZPwwv

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

Tamil Nadu Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar said the party has handed over an official Congress support letter to TVK president Vijay, marking a formal political understanding in Tamil Nad

Tamil Nadu Congress Incharge Girish Chodankar (@girishgoaINC) posts, "Handed over the official @INCIndia support letter to Thiru C. Vijay President, TVK) today. This alliance is a response to the clear mandate given by the youth for a welfarist government. We are committed to a… pic.twitter.com/bl0RKDWYtw

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 6, 2026

At a meeting with newly elected MLAs of the TMC, party chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will not resign and challenged her opponents. According to ANI reports, citing party sources, Banerjee instructed MLAs to mark the first day of the Assembly session in black attire as a form of protest.

At the meeting with TMC's newly elected MLAs, party chief and CM Mamata Banerjee said, "After the Bengal INDIA team is united now. I won’t resign. Let them dismiss me. I want this to be a black day. We have to be strong. On the first day of the Assembly, wear black clothes. Those…

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

In Chennai, leaders of AIADMK continue to arrive at the residence of party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami for ongoing discussions.

#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: AIADMK leaders continue to arrive at the residence of party's general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. pic.twitter.com/LkuH0ionjj

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

TVK chief Vijay is unlikely to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu tomorrow, as the party continues efforts to secure majority support in the Assembly, ANI reported citing sources. According to sources, the party does not yet have official numbers to prove its majority, and the Governor is reportedly not satisfied with the support claims so far.

Preparations are underway at Brigade Parade Ground, Kolkata for the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in West Bengal.

Newly-elected MLAs of the TMC arrived at the residence of party chief Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: Newly-elected MLAs of TMC arrive at the residence of CM and party chief Mamata Banerjee. pic.twitter.com/76Sz3tL3UI

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

Atul Bora said that the Asom Gana Parishad has proposed Himanta Biswa Sarma for the post of Chief Minister after a meeting at the party’s head office in Guwahati.

#WATCH | Guwahati, Assam: Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and MLA-elect from Bokakhat, Atul Bora, says, "We invited all the newly elected members of our party. We had a meeting in our head office today. AGP have proposed the name of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma for the post of the… pic.twitter.com/aO2I5kdcOy

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

CV Shanmugam, SP Velumani and Vijay Bhaskar arrived at the residence of party general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami in Chennai for a meeting with senior party leadership.

#WATCH | Chennai, Tamil Nadu: AIADMK leaders CV Shanmugam, SP Velumani and Vijay Bhaskar arrive at the residence of party's general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami. pic.twitter.com/mdBD9RMB9s

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

MV Govindan said that the recent election results in Kerala came as an unexpected defeat for the party. He said that the leadership will now take feedback from workers, the public, and alliance partners during a detailed review process.

On Keralam elections results, CPM State Secretary MV Govindan says, "It was an unexpected defeat in the election. Organisational shortcomings and the political campaign against us also played a role in the loss. We will take party workers, the public, and our alliance partners… pic.twitter.com/tTvZkSUh2a

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya on Wednesday said a legislative party meeting will be held on May 8 at 4 pm to elect the leader of the legislative party. He added that the swearing-in ceremony will take place on May 9.

#WATCH | Kolkata: West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya says, "On 8th May at 4 pm, a legislative party meeting will be held. Leader of the legislative party will be elected. On 9th May at 10 am, PM, HM, Union Health Minister, our national president, all senior leaders of… pic.twitter.com/VQcdRKHjQ0

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, National General Secretary Sunil Bansal and other party leaders arrived at Nabanna in Kolkata for an important meeting.

#WATCH | Kolkata, West Bengal: State BJP president Samik Bhattacharya, party's National General Secretary Sunil Bansal and other leaders of the party arrive at Nabanna for a meeting. pic.twitter.com/agmcbMUgDS

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

#WATCH | Chennai: TVK chief Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan and stakes claim to form the Government in the State.

(Video: Lok Bhavan, Tamil Nadu) pic.twitter.com/wCwfKQDhzM

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

Congress leader Girish Chodankar says party has backed Vijay’s TVK, informed top leadership, and expects the Governor to invite him to form the government, calling the people’s mandate “supreme.”

#WATCH | Chennai | Congress incharge for Tamil Nadu, Girish Chodankar says, "Today, we met TVK leader Vijay along with our MLAs and senior leaders. We have extended full support to him. After we gave a letter of support, we spoke to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge ji, LoP… pic.twitter.com/CPH5SwV5Xu

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2026

Bengal BJP President Samik Bhattacharya stated that the swearing-in ceremony of the new BJP government will take place on Saturday, on the occasion of Rabindra Jayanti. The ceremony will take place at Kolkata's historic Brigade Parade Ground. 

The reports suggest that a section of AIADMK wants to support the TVK; however, party leaders have confirmed that the final decision will be taken by the top brass. 

The BJP has criticised Congress for supporting Vijay's TVK in Tamil Nadu, causing a split with ally DMK. DMK labelled Congress's decision a 'backstab'.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, who defeated West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Bhabanipur and secured Nandigram for a third term in the recent assembly polls, on Wednesday said he would vacate one of the two seats within 10 days.

"I will vacate one seat within 10 days. The party will decide which one I retain. I will not forget my responsibility towards the people of Bhabanipur and Nandigram," Adhikari said.

Ahead of the new government formation in West Bengal, all retired bureaucrats previously appointed by outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee have been barred from their offices.

Congress has announced its decision to extend support to Vijay's TVK. "Our support shall be conditional upon the TVK keeping out of this alliance any communal forces that do not believe in the Constitution of India," the party said.

According to a report by news agency ANI, police personnel and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) were attacked while investigating previous violence in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali.

Speaking to ANI, Inspector General of Police (Barasat Range) Amit P Javalgi said, "This is the Najat police station area. In a place called Bamanberi within the Sarberia Gram Panchayat, some houses were attacked yesterday. Police arrived here to investigate along with CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) personnel, and they were attacked. The Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Nazat was shot in the leg, some CAPF jawans sustained minor injuries, and a lady constable was also injured. They were immediately sent to the hospital."

According to a report by the news agency ANI, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit on Thursday, May 7. He will chair a key meeting with senior BJP leaders and core committee members.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar on Wednesday confirmed that TVK Chief Vijay is meeting with him today. He has also written a letter to him.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Caretaker CM of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said, "There is an indication that oath-taking will be post May 11 because we have invited the Prime Minister to kindly grace the swearing-in ceremony of our government this time."

He further said, "The ECI has officially announced the assembly election result, and the ECI has submitted the notification of the result to the Governor of Assam. I submitted my resignation letter as the Chief Minister of Assam to the Governor of Assam, and simultaneously, I requested him to dissolve the current Assam assembly. The Governor of Assam has accepted my resignation letter and suggestion of dissolving the current Assam assembly, and he directed the Assam ministry to continue as the caretaker council of ministers till the formation of a new government. I think that the new government will be formed soon. During this time, we will work as a caretaker government."

Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has reached out to the AIADMK for support. The TVK is just 10 seats short of forming a government.

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence and vandalism in West Bengal, news agency PTI reported.

According to reports, over two-thirds of AIADMK MLAs reached the Rajya Sabha leader CV Shanmugam's office in Chennai to extend support to Thalapathy Vijay, signalling an internal friction within the party.

According to a report by the news agency ANI, newly elected MLAs of TVK have been lodged at a hostel in Chengalpattu, Mamallapuram. This comes after reports that Vijay has reached out to CPI to extend support to form the government in Tamil Nadu.

According to a report by news agency PTI, A BJP and a TMC worker were killed in separate incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal on Tuesday.

According to a report by news agency ANI, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Vijay is likely to take oath as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7.

According to a report by news agency PTI, A BJP and a TMC worker were killed in separate incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal on Tuesday.

In Tamil Nadu, the actor-turned politician Vijay surprised many as his two-year-old TVK party emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 of the 234 seats. 

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ended the 15-year rule of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, securing a decisive victory with 207 of the 294 assembly seats. In contrast, the TMC could only manage to win 80 seats, its lowest in two decades.

Welcome to The Daily Jagran's live blog on the Assembly Election Results 2026. In West Bengal, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ended the 15-year rule of the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) by securing a decisive victory with 207 of the 294 assembly seats. In Tamil Nadu, the actor-turned politician Vijay's TVK emerged as the single largest party by winning 108 of the 234 seats.