India will broadcast exit poll results for the 2026 Assembly elections on May 15 at 7:00 PM IST [3, 4].
These elections determine the composition of state legislatures and the political direction of several key regions. The outcomes will shape governance across five states and one Union Territory [1, 2].
Reporting will focus on five battleground states — West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh — as well as the Union Territory of Delhi [1]. Key candidates under scrutiny include incumbent chief ministers and various opposition leaders in these regions [1].
"The exit poll results for the 2026 Assembly elections will be broadcast live on May 15 at 7:00 PM IST," the Times Now editorial team said [3, 4]. This broadcast precedes the official tally of ballots.
In Tamil Nadu, the official process moves from projections to verified counts shortly after the exit polls. The NDTV Profit newsroom said vote counting in Tamil Nadu will commence at 8:00 AM IST on May 16, 2026 [5, 6].
Media outlets are preparing live coverage and real-time reporting to track the shifts in power across these jurisdictions [2]. The process involves monitoring the five states and the single Union Territory to provide a comprehensive view of the political landscape [1, 2].
"Key battleground states include West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Delhi," the MSN India political desk said [1].
“The exit poll results for the 2026 Assembly elections will be broadcast live on May 15 at 7:00 PM IST.”
The concentration of elections across these specific states and Delhi creates a significant political litmus test for both the ruling and opposition parties. Because these regions represent diverse demographic and economic hubs, the results will likely signal broader national political trends and influence the strategic direction of state-level governance for the coming term.
