In Tamil Nadu, the DMK has taken an early lead over the AIADMK-led alliance, while in West Bengal, the pendulum continues to swing in a close contest between the BJP and the TMC.
These figures reflect preliminary postal ballot trends, with counting of electronic voting machine (EVM) votes scheduled to begin at 8:30 am. The Election Commission has not yet declared any official trend.
Counting of votes is underway in 823 constituencies across key regions including West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Keralam, Assam and Union Territory Puducherry.