Counting of votes is underway on Monday in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Assam and Puducherry, with early trends beginning to emerge from key states.
In West Bengal, where a fierce contest is being witnessed between the Trinamool Congress and the BJP, counting is being held in 293 out of 294 constituencies. Initial trends indicate the BJP is leading in the early hours.
In Tamil Nadu, early leads suggest that the TVK party led by actor Vijay is ahead.
More detailed trends and results are expected as counting progresses through the day.
