Breaking: Countdown ends as election counting begins at 8 AM across 5 states

The election results day has arrived, with just minutes left before the first trends are declared at 8:00 AM, when counting begins across five states. ABP News is providing live, fastest updates with detailed on-screen data representation for West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. West Bengal shows results for 293 seats (excluding one seat due to re-poll), with intense focus on who will gain or lose power. Assam and Kerala results appear on opposite sides of the screen, highlighting key contests like BJP’s bid for a possible third term in Assam and a tight UDF vs LDF fight in Kerala. At the bottom of the screen, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry results will be displayed. Puducherry has 30 seats with a majority mark of 16, while Tamil Nadu has 234 seats with a 118-seat majority mark, where DMK, AIADMK, and other alliances are competing. ABP News emphasizes real-time updates, encouraging viewers to stay tuned for continuous results coverage.