In West Bengal, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces a tough contest in Bhabanipur. Suvendu Adhikari has taken an early lead in several rounds. The close fight has created a major buzz in state politics.

In Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin trails in Kolathur. Candidate VS Babu from Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, led by actor Vijay, is currently ahead. The trend hints at a changing political landscape in the state.

Meanwhile in Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan trails in Dharmadam. UDF candidate Abdul Rasheed has gained an early advantage. These trends suggest a dramatic shift in voter mood across several states.

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Ratna Debnath is the mother of the young woman who died in the shocking incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. She entered politics after demanding justice for her daughter. During her campaign, she strongly raised the issue of women’s safety across the state.

Her lead in the Panihati Election Result has created intense political interest. The constituency has long been considered a stronghold of the All India Trinamool Congress. BJP and the TMC candidate Tirthankar Ghosh are locked in a close fight.

Since 2011, the seat has been represented by TMC leader Nirmal Ghosh. Political observers believe the public anger over the RG Kar incident may influence voting patterns in this constituency.

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Supporters expected a comfortable lead for the DMK candidate. Instead, Udhayanidhi Stalin trailing behind his rival has created tension in the party camp. Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni has long been a strong seat for the DMK.

Election officials started counting votes on Monday morning. Trends changed quickly during the early rounds. Opposition parties gained early leads in several seats.

Political analysts say the election has become highly competitive. New political factors and alliances have changed the contest in many constituencies.

More counting rounds will continue through the day. The final result may change as more votes are counted. Still, the early trend in Chepauk has already become a major talking point in the Tamil Nadu election results.

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The NDA alliance moved ahead strongly as the counting progressed. The ruling coalition outperformed exit poll predictions and displayed clear dominance in key constituencies. Meanwhile, the opposition Mahagathbandhan struggled to gain momentum and fell behind early in the results.

The progress of Lalu Prasad Yadav’s two sons drew attention, as both trailed in their constituencies. Their weak performance became a notable aspect of the election trends. Political observers pointed out that the voters appeared to be favoring stability and experienced leadership.

As per the ongoing trend, the NDA led in 133 seats and secured victory in 66 constituencies. The Mahagathbandhan was ahead in 34 seats and won 5 seats. The Congress opened its account with a win in one constituency. The final results were expected to bring more clarity to the political landscape.

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The strong performance boosted the confidence of Congress workers. They watched every round with excitement as Naveen increased his lead each time. The trend signalled a clear advantage for the party. Supporters began preparations for celebrations after seeing the widening margin.

At Gandhi Bhavan, Congress cadres gathered in large numbers. They burst crackers and shared sweets as joy spread across the party office. Many leaders and workers raised slogans in support of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Revanth Reddy. The festive atmosphere reflected their belief in an assured victory.

As counting approached the final rounds, Congress looked set for a comfortable win. Party leaders monitored developments closely, while supporters continued their celebrations across the city.

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Tej Pratap is contesting from Mahua in Vaishali district. This seat matters to him because he previously served as an MLA here. His new party has fielded 43 candidates across Bihar. The list includes Jai Singh Rathi from Mahnar, Ravi Raj Kumar from Hisua, Madan Yadav from Shahpur, and Meenu Kumari from Patna Sahib.

Tej Pratap’s emotional campaign moment—showing his grandmother’s photo—went viral and brought sympathy for his party. He claimed that JJD might win 10 to 15 seats and become a key factor in forming the next government.

Experts say the party still faces challenges, mainly in transferring votes. But Tej Pratap’s strong online presence and youth support may help JJD gain ground. The final numbers will show how well the new party performs in Bihar’s competitive political scene.

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Congress is contesting 61 constituencies in the 2025 Bihar Assembly Elections. The party hopes to improve its performance compared to 2020, when it won 19 seats. This time, Congress focused on leadership change, unemployment, education, and farmers’ issues. Several senior leaders, including Rajesh Ram, Shakeel Ahmed Khan, and Shashwat Kedar Pandey, are contesting key seats.

Security has been tightened at 46 counting centres across 38 districts. Schools in Patna remain closed due to the counting process. Congress leaders say they expect better results this year due to stronger organisation and local-level outreach. Complete results will become clearer as EVM counting continues through the day.

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The Commission said that at every booth with a replaced machine, counting teams will match VVPAT slips before they count the votes. All used VVPAT machines from that booth will be placed on one table. Counting agents will watch as slips are taken out and arranged. These slips will then be compared with the EVM data. The Bihar Election 2025 VVPAT rules ensure that counting begins only when both sets match.

The Commission also shared guidance on stuck slips. If a slip gets stuck inside the machine during replacement, officials will remove it. But it will not be counted because the vote becomes valid only when the slip is cut and dropped inside the machine. Slips that never entered the box will not be treated as votes.

These steps are meant to build trust and ensure a smooth and fair counting process across Bihar.

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