All eyes are on the verdict of the Assembly elections held in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, which are to be declared on Monday. The results will determine the fate of a total of 823 Assembly seats, with politically volatile West Bengal expected to be the most keenly watched, as both the ruling TMC and opposition BJP turned it into a high-stakes battle.Assam, Kerala and Puducherry went to the polls on April 9, Tamil Nadu on April 23 and West Bengal in two phases on April 23 and April 29. West Bengal recorded the highest voter turnout, crossing 92 per cent across both phases, while Assam saw strong participation of 85.38 per cent electors. Tamil Nadu recorded a turnout of 84.69 per cent, followed by Kerala at 79.63 per cent. Puducherry also saw a high turnout of 89.87 per cent.In West Bengal, which witnessed a violent and vitriolic campaign marked by clashes between TMC and BJP supporters and the deployment of nearly 2.5 lakh paramilitary personnel, the Election Commission (EC) has ordered repolling at all 285 polling stations in the Falta Assembly constituency. As a result, counting will be held for 293 seats.The order came on May 2, just two days before counting. Repolling in Falta will be held on May 21, while the result for that constituency will be declared on May 24.Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led TMC is facing an aggressive BJP, whose campaign was led by Home Minister Amit Shah, who remained camped in Kolkata for nearly a month. Banerjee, in power since 2011, is seeking a fourth term.In Tamil Nadu, the ruling DMK led by Chief Minister MK Stalin is seeking a second term, while the AIADMK is aiming for a revival. The BJP has sought to expand its footprint by aligning with the AIADMK. The state has 234 Assembly seats.With polling held in a single phase on April 23, Tamil Nadu recorded one of its highest voter turnouts, exceeding 84.80 per cent. The AIADMK, led by Edappadi K Palaniswami, is seeking a comeback, while TVK, led by actor Vijay, has emerged as a disruptive force, particularly among urban and young voters.In Kerala, which has 140 Assembly seats, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) faces the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of the LDF, in power for the past 10 years, is seeking a third term, while the UDF is banking on anti-incumbency. The NDA is also looking to expand its presence.In Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led BJP government is seeking a third consecutive term against a resurgent opposition alliance led by the Congress. Sarma, who took over as Chief Minister after Sarbananda Sonowal, led the campaign.In Puducherry, which has 30 Assembly seats, the ruling NR Congress-BJP alliance is aiming to retain power for a second term, though the DMK-Congress alliance is expected to offer a strong challenge.