New Delhi, May 3 -- As India braces for a decisive political moment, the stage is set for the counting of votes in the 2026 Assembly elections across four crucial states and one Union Territory, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Keralam, and Puducherry, scheduled for May 4.

After weeks of intense campaigning, record-breaking voter turnout, and fierce political exchanges, the verdict of millions is now sealed inside EVM strong rooms, guarded under multi-layered security.

What unfolded on the eve of counting day was nothing short of a political crescendo, with leaders across party lines making bold claims, raising concerns, and preparing for what could reshape the country's political landscape.

In West Bengal, arguably the most fiercely co...