India, May 4 -- The counting of votes for the five Assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry is underway on Monday, with results expected to shape the political landscape across key regions.

In West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is mounting a strong challenge to end the 15-year rule of the Trinamool Congress. In Assam, the BJP is aiming to secure a third consecutive term, while in Puducherry, the party is eyeing a return to power as part of a coalition.

Kerala is witnessing a direct contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, the DMK faces a multi-cornered fight against the AIAD...