The Economic Times

Assembly Election Results 2026: How votes are counted in India; step-by-step process explained

Election 2026 Votes Counting Process: The Election Commission of India will announce the results for Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry on May 4. Counting begins at 8:00 AM with postal ballots, followed by EVM votes. VVPAT verification adds transparency, with final results expected by Monday evening after round-wise updates.