Balrampur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato wins by 35,051 votes
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Balrampur Assembly Election Results 2026 Live Updates: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato wins by 35,051 votes

Anandi Tudu (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jaladhar Mahato (Bharatiya Janata Party), Namita Mahato (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shantiram Mahato (Trinamool Congress), Sukanta Mahato (Congress), Bholanath Murmmu (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sharat Sahis (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party), Sitaram Hansda (Ambedkarite Party of India), Ajay Gorain (Independent), and Rabilal Mandi (Independent) — 10 candidates contesting from Balarampur in West Bengal's 2026 Assembly Election. Votes cast across this constituency are now being counted, and early trends from each round will be closely watched as the day unfolds. Balarampur is a General constituency. In 2021, BANESWAR MAHATO of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the seat. the final result will show which candidate has secured the most votes in Balarampur in 2026.
14:38 (IST) May 06
Balarampur Assembly Election Results 2026: BJP’s Jaladhar Mahato wins by 35,051 vote margin

In Balarampur, Jaladhar Mahato of the BJP secured a decisive victory, polling 1,18,421 votes and defeating TMC’s Shantiram Mahato by a margin of 35,051 votes. CPI(M)’s Namita Mahato finished third with 6,575 votes, as the constituency witnessed a comfortable win for the BJP.

18:29 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with tally of 179, TMC trails at 106
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP has won 11 seats and is leading in 168 more, giving it a tally of 179. TMC has won 2 seats and is leading in 104, placing its tally at 106. BJP needs 31 fewer seats to secure a majority, while TMC still requires 42 to reach that mark.
18:19 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads with 31,680-vote margin
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the contest as it stands. BJP's Jaladhar Mahato, aged 40, is leading with 1,09,247 votes, holding a margin of 31,680 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has accumulated 77,567 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet.
18:07 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance tallies fall short of majority mark
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively hold a tally of 115 seats, with 10 declared and 105 leads still in progress, leaving them 3 seats short of the majority mark at this stage. SPA has a tally of 60 seats, with 7 won and 53 leads, needing 58 more to reach the majority mark. NDA is leading in 55 constituencies with no seats declared yet, placing its tally at 55 and requiring 63 more seats to cross the majority threshold. No alliance has crossed the majority mark so far.
17:56 (IST) May 04
Joypur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Mahato leads by over 22,000 votes
In the Joypur constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Biswajit Mahato is currently leading with 1,04,668 votes, holding a margin of 22,218 over TMC's Arjun Mahato, who has accumulated 82,450 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nara Hari Mahato, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
17:45 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 179 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where a majority requires 148. BJP holds a tally of 179, with 11 seats won and leading in 168 more, putting it 31 seats past the majority mark on current trends. TMC has a tally of 106, with 2 seats won and leading in 104, still needing 42 to reach the majority threshold.
17:35 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads with 31,680-vote margin
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the update draws from the broader contest picture. BJP's Jaladhar Mahato, aged 40, is leading with 109,247 votes, holding a margin of 31,680 votes over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has accumulated 77,567 votes and is trailing at this stage of counting. Results for Balarampur are yet to be declared.
17:24 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has won 68 seats and is leading in 19 more, giving it a tally of 87. The LDF has won 30 seats and is leading in 6, bringing its tally to 36. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 17 seats, with 13 won and 4 leads.
17:13 (IST) May 04
Bandwan Election Results 2026: BJP's Labsen Baskey leads by over 21,000 votes
In the Bandwan constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Labsen Baskey is currently leading with 102,967 votes, holding a margin of 21,581 over TMC's Rajib Lochan Saren, who has gathered 81,386 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajib Lochan Saren, who is trailing in the count as results continue to come in from this ST-reserved constituency.
17:02 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in West Bengal with 187 seats
As the counting continues for West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 is the magic number for a majority, the BJP is currently ahead with 187 seats. They've secured 9 seats and are leading in 178 more, which would put them comfortably over the halfway mark if these leads hold. The TMC is at 96 seats, meaning they'd need 52 more to reach the majority. Other parties have a combined total of 60 seats at this point.
16:51 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads with 30,213-vote margin
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no star candidate in the frame. BJP's Jaladhar Mahato, aged 40, is currently leading with 104,394 votes, holding a margin of 30,213 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has accumulated 74,181 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be counted in this West Bengal seat.
16:40 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Puducherry
In Puducherry, where 16 seats are needed for a majority in the 30-seat assembly, the NDA has won 13 seats and is currently leading in 9 more, giving it a tally of 22 seats. That tally has crossed the majority mark, and if the current leads hold, NDA is on course to form the government. SPA has won 2 seats and is leading in 1, bringing its tally to 3, while candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively account for a tally of 5 seats.
16:29 (IST) May 04
Bandwan Election Result: BJP's Labsen Baskey leads by over 20,000 votes
In the Bandwan constituency of West Bengal, BJP's Labsen Baskey is currently leading with 90,194 votes, holding a margin of 20,308 over the nearest rival. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajib Lochan Saren, who is trailing with 69,886 votes as counting continues. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet.
16:18 (IST) May 04
BJP leads West Bengal with a tally of 196 seats
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where 148 marks the majority. BJP holds a tally of 196, with 4 seats won and 192 leads, putting the party well past the halfway mark if those leads hold. TMC sits at a tally of 86, with 1 seat won and 85 leads, needing 62 more to reach the majority mark.
16:07 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads with 23,257-vote margin
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the count picture itself tells the story. BJP's Jaladhar Mahato, 40, is leading with 90,310 votes, holding a margin of 23,257 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has accumulated 67,053 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still under way and the result is yet to be declared.
15:56 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu tally update as counting progresses across 234 seats
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if current trends hold. They have won 1 seat and are leading in 137 more, bringing their tally to 138. NDA has a tally of 49 seats, with leads in 49 constituencies and no seats declared yet. SPA has won 4 seats and is leading in 39, taking its tally to 43, still needing 75 more to reach the majority mark.
15:45 (IST) May 04
Joypur Election Results 2026: BJP's Biswajit Mahato leads by 10,931 votes
In Joypur, West Bengal, BJP candidate Biswajit Mahato is currently leading with 64,361 votes, holding a margin of 10,931 over TMC's Arjun Mahato, who is trailing with 53,430 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nara Hari Mahato, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
15:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 207 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP holds a tally of 208 seats, leading in 207 of them, and needs 60 more to reach the majority mark of 148. TMC is currently placed at a tally of 72 seats, requiring 76 more to cross that threshold. The remaining seats are being contested by other parties still in the count.
15:25 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads with 22,117-vote margin
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, no candidate in the current candidates list carries a star flag, so the count update centers on the constituency picture. BJP's Jaladhar Mahato, aged 40, is leading with 79,096 votes, holding a margin of 22,117 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has accumulated 56,979 votes and is currently trailing. Counting is still under way and no result has been declared yet in this seat.
15:13 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
Across Assam's 126 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 64, the NDA is leading in enough constituencies to cross that threshold if current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 98 seats, with 4 seats won and leads in 94 more. Congress and its allies are trailing with a tally of 23 seats, all in the leading column. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 5 seats in Assam.
15:01 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Results 2026: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee leads with a margin of 23802 votes
In Purulia, West Bengal, sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 65,971 votes. TMC's Sujoy Banerjee is trailing at 42,169 votes, putting the margin between the two at 23,802. Mukherjee, who holds the seat for BJP, is looking to retain his position as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
14:51 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 194 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 194 constituencies, putting it well past that threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 83 seats and needs 65 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet across the state.
14:39 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads with 17,155-vote margin
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Jaladhar Mahato is currently leading the count with 62,324 votes, holding a margin of 17,155 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has accumulated 45,169 votes so far. The 40-year-old BJP candidate has no criminal cases on record. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet for this seat.
14:29 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads cross majority mark in early count
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 129 constituencies, a tally that has already crossed the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 52 seats, while SPA has a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has won seats outright at this stage of counting.
14:17 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Results 2026: BJP's Sudip Kumar Mukherjee holds lead over TMC
In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 59,099 votes. TMC's Sujoy Banerjee is trailing at 40,280 votes, putting the margin between the two at 18,819 votes. Mukherjee, who is 55 years old and holds the seat at present, is looking to retain his position as counting continues in this constituency.
14:06 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 200 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 constituencies, BJP is currently leading in 200 seats, giving it a tally that already clears the 148-seat majority mark if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 76 seats at this stage, needing 72 more to reach the majority threshold. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
13:56 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads by 14,510 votes
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, neither candidate in the running carries a star flag, so the count as it stands tells the story. BJP's Jaladhar Mahato, 40, is currently leading with 51,403 votes, holding a margin of 14,510 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has gathered 36,893 votes so far. Counting is still in progress and no result has been declared yet.
13:45 (IST) May 04
UDF leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Kerala
In Kerala, where 140 assembly seats are at stake and the majority mark sits at 71, the UDF is leading in enough seats to cross that threshold if the current trends hold. The alliance has a tally of 86, with 4 seats won and leads in 82 more. The LDF is trailing with a tally of 33, having won 1 seat and leading in 32. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 21 seats across the state.
13:33 (IST) May 04
Baghmundi Election Results 2026: BJP's Rahidas Mahato leads by over 22,000 votes
In Baghmundi, West Bengal, BJP's Rahidas Mahato is currently leading with 56,580 votes, holding a margin of 22,837 over TMC's Sushanta Mahato, who has gathered 33,743 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sushanta Mahato, who is trailing in second place as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
13:23 (IST) May 04
BJP leading in 183 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
With no results declared yet in West Bengal's 294-seat assembly, BJP is currently leading in 183 constituencies, putting it well past the majority mark of 148 if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 88 seats and needs 60 more to reach that threshold. Others account for leads in the remaining seats, keeping the overall picture fluid at this stage of counting.
13:12 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads with 10,861-vote margin
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still underway with no star-flagged candidate in the race. BJP's Jaladhar Mahato, aged 40, is currently leading with 39,707 votes, holding a margin of 10,861 over TMC's Shantiram Mahato, who has gathered 28,846 votes so far. The result is yet to be declared as votes continue to be tallied in this West Bengal seat.
13:01 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu election leads: independents and smaller parties cross majority mark
Across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where 118 is the majority mark, counting is in progress with no seat declared yet. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 122 seats, which is enough to cross the majority threshold if those leads hold. NDA is trailing with a tally of 59 seats, while SPA is trailing further with a tally of 46 seats. No alliance has secured a confirmed majority at this stage.
12:50 (IST) May 04
Bandwan Election Result: BJP's Labsen Baskey leads over TMC incumbent
In Bandwan, West Bengal, BJP's Labsen Baskey is currently leading with 31,385 votes, holding a margin of 7,033 over TMC's Rajib Lochan Saren, who has accumulated 24,352 votes. The seat is currently held by TMC's Rajib Lochan Saren, who is trailing in second place as counting continues. Results for the Bandwan constituency are yet to be declared.
12:40 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in 181 seats as West Bengal counting progresses
Early trends from West Bengal's 294-seat assembly put BJP out in front with leads in 181 constituencies, leaving the party 33 seats short of the 148 needed for a majority. TMC is currently leading in 89 seats and would need 59 more to reach that mark. With no results formally declared yet, the count remains fluid across the state.
12:29 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: BJP's Jaladhar Mahato leads by 9,716 votes
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, BJP candidate Jaladhar Mahato is currently leading the count with 34,351 votes. TMC's Shantiram Mahato, 73, is trailing behind with 24,635 votes, leaving a margin of 9,716 between the two. Counting is still underway and no result has been declared yet in this West Bengal seat.
12:18 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu early leads cross majority mark in 234-seat assembly
Counting is underway across Tamil Nadu's 234 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 118. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 119 seats, a tally that has crossed the majority mark if those leads hold. NDA is currently leading in 68 seats and would need 50 more to reach the majority mark. SPA is trailing with leads in 40 seats, requiring 78 more to get to 118. No seats have been declared in the state so far.
12:07 (IST) May 04
Joypur Election Results 2026: TMC's Arjun Mahato leads as counting progresses
In the Joypur constituency of West Bengal, TMC's Arjun Mahato is currently leading the count with 20,050 votes. BJP's Biswajit Mahato is trailing with 22,781 votes tallied on his side, placing the margin between the two at 2,731 votes. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nara Hari Mahato, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway and the final result is yet to be declared.
11:57 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting progresses across 294 seats
With counting underway across all 294 assembly seats in West Bengal, BJP is currently leading in 165 constituencies, putting it ahead of the 148-seat majority mark. TMC is leading in 101 seats and needs 47 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture could shift considerably as more rounds come in.
11:46 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with TMC's Shantiram Mahato currently leading the race. The sitting seat was held by BJP, and the contest here remains closely watched as votes continue to be tallied. No result has been declared for this constituency yet.
11:36 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in enough seats to cross majority mark in Assam
In Assam, where 126 assembly seats are at stake and a majority requires 64, the NDA is currently leading in 83 constituencies, giving it a tally that has crossed the majority mark if these leads hold. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with a tally of 28 seats. Candidates from other parties and independents cumulatively lead in 6 seats across the state. No results have been formally declared yet as counting continues.
11:26 (IST) May 04
Purulia Election Result: BJP's Mukherjee leads TMC's Banerjee by 1,236 votes
In Purulia, West Bengal, the sitting BJP MLA Sudip Kumar Mukherjee is currently leading the count with 15,047 votes. TMC's Sujoy Banerjee is trailing at 13,811 votes, leaving a margin of 1,236 votes between the two. Mukherjee, who currently holds the seat, is looking to retain it as counting continues in this West Bengal constituency.
11:15 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal but majority mark still in play
Counting is underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, where the majority mark stands at 148. BJP is currently leading in 151 constituencies, putting its tally just past the majority threshold if those leads hold. TMC is leading in 107 seats, needing 41 more to reach the majority mark. No seats have been declared yet as results continue to come in.
11:05 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is currently underway with no star-flagged candidate present in the field. TMC's Shantiram Mahato, 73, is leading with 8,878 votes, while BJP's Jaladhar Mahato is trailing at 10,003 votes, putting the BJP candidate ahead by 1,125 votes at this stage. The sitting MLA from BJP, Baneswar Mahato, is not among the candidates in the current count.
10:55 (IST) May 04
Tamil Nadu alliance standings as counting progresses across 234 seats
In Tamil Nadu, where 118 seats mark the majority in a 234-seat assembly, candidates from other parties and independents are cumulatively leading in 128 constituencies, a tally that already crosses the majority threshold if those leads hold. SPA is trailing with a tally of 48 seats, while NDA is further behind with a tally of 32 seats. No seats have been formally declared across any of the three groupings at this stage of counting.
10:45 (IST) May 04
Joypur Election Results 2026: TMC's Arjun Mahato leads over BJP's Biswajit Mahato
In the Joypur constituency of West Bengal, TMC candidate Arjun Mahato is currently leading with 4,898 votes, holding a margin of 1,304 over BJP's Biswajit Mahato, who has gathered 3,594 votes so far. The seat is currently held by BJP's Nara Hari Mahato, who is not among the top 3 candidates presently reflected in the leading positions. Counting is still underway.
10:35 (IST) May 04
BJP leads in West Bengal as counting stays in progress
With counting underway across West Bengal's 294 assembly seats, BJP is currently leading in 157 constituencies, putting it 9 seats past the majority mark of 148. TMC is leading in 78 seats and needs 70 more to reach that threshold. No seats have been declared yet, and the picture across the state continues to shift as rounds are counted.
10:24 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Result: TMC leads as counting continues in West Bengal
In the Balarampur constituency of West Bengal, counting is still under way with no result declared yet. TMC's Shantiram Mahato is currently leading the seat, though the BJP's Jaladhar Mahato holds a vote count that keeps this contest closely watched. The sitting MLA from BJP, Baneswar Mahato, is not among the candidates reflected in the current count.
10:14 (IST) May 04
Balarampur Election Results 2026: Shantiram Mahato of TMC Ahead in Early Tally
In Balarampur, West Bengal, TMC candidate Shantiram Mahato is currently in the lead with 3,926 votes. Trailing behind is BJP's Jaladhar Mahato with 5,517 votes, creating a difference of 1,591 votes between them. The current holder of this seat is BJP's BANESWAR MAHATO, who isn't appearing in the top 3 positions as the vote count progresses in this constituency.
10:04 (IST) May 04
NDA leads in Assam but majority mark still out of reach
Counting is underway across all 126 assembly seats in Assam, where the majority mark stands at 64. The NDA is currently leading in 51 constituencies, leaving it 13 seats short of a majority on current trends. Congress and its alliance partners are trailing with leads in 34 seats. Candidates from other parties or independent candidates cumulatively lead in 1 seat. No results have been declared yet as counting continues.
09:54 (IST) May 04
Baghmundi Election Results 2026: BJP's Rahidas Mahato leads over TMC incumbent
In Baghmundi, West Bengal, BJP's Rahidas Mahato is currently leading with 4,634 votes, holding a margin of 1,687 over TMC's Sushanta Mahato, who has gathered 2,947 votes so far. The seat is currently held by TMC's Sushanta Mahato, who finds himself trailing as counting progresses. Results for this constituency are yet to be declared.
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Disclaimer: This Data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
Balarampur is a General constituency in West Bengal. 10 candidates are contesting in 2026: Anandi Tudu (Bahujan Samaj Party), Jaladhar Mahato (Bharatiya Janata Party), Namita Mahato (Communist Party of India (Marxist)), Shantiram Mahato (Trinamool Congress), Sukanta Mahato (Congress), Bholanath Murmmu (Socialist Unity Centre Of India (COMMUNIST)), Sharat Sahis (Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party), Sitaram Hansda (Ambedkarite Party of India), Ajay Gorain (Independent), and Rabilal Mandi (Independent). In the 2021 Assembly Election, BANESWAR MAHATO of the Bharatiya Janata Party won Balarampur. round-by-round trends from Balarampur will be closely tracked. The constituency's result will add to West Bengal's state-wide tally across its 294 Assembly segments. This Live Blog is AI-assisted using data from Pvalue.