With the Assembly elections held between April 9 and April 29 now complete, attention has now shifted to counting day on May 4. Across West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, several key constituencies are expected to play a decisive role in shaping the final outcome. Around 20 high-profile seats stand out as battlegrounds where intense contests could influence the broader political picture. The BJP is aiming to retain Assam and expand its presence in southern states. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is working to defend its stronghold in West Bengal against a determined BJP challenge.In Tamil Nadu, the DMK-led alliance faces the AIADMK-BJP combine along with the emergence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Kerala continues its traditional contest between the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF), while the BJP is seeking to build on its 2024 Lok Sabha gains.