The BJP claimed a historic victory in West Bengal in the 2026 assembly elections, sweeping the polls, though it has not yet announced its chief ministerial candidate. TMC leader Mamata Banerjee, the outgoing chief minister, stated she would not resign and alleged electoral irregularities, despite losing her party's majority.

In Tamil Nadu, actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) won 108 seats, emerging as the single largest party but falling short of the 118-seat majority mark. With no party securing a clear majority, government formation hinges on alliances, as TVK has initiated talks with the Congress, which confirmed contact from Vijay's team.

The West Bengal BJP chief confirmed the oath-taking ceremony will take place on May 9, but did not name the chief minister. In Tamil Nadu, political negotiations are intensifying as parties assess coalition possibilities ahead of government formation.